Exploring Gothic Sublimity in Ann Radcliffe's Mysteries of Udolpho with Dr Sam Hirst

I take you on a deep dive into the sublime in Ann Radcliffe based on the second chapter of my book 'Theology in the Early British and Irish Gothic, 1764-1834'
I mention a couple of previous talks - here you are!
18th century British sublime - • The 18th Century Sublime
Ann Radcliffe overview - • Ann Radcliffe Vampire ...
If you enjoyed the talk, you may enjoy the book! Get it here (or get your library to order it!)
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[@mudgetheexpendable]

Good gravy, Dr. Sam! That was a supremely well-constructed speedline of the book. ::impressed::

[@RomancingTheGothic]

@@mudgetheexpendable oh thank you! I was aware of all the minor plot points I was speeding past as we went but there are so many!!! Had to let some slide past.

[@AndriusReadsBooksSometimes]

This is great, thank you! I particularly enjoyed the overview of different forms of the sublime. And I was wondering, do you know any good sources on longing or desire-based sublime? I'm very interested in Sehnsucht as sublime longing, but so far haven't found many people discussing it in depth outside of C. S. Lewis.

[@RomancingTheGothic]

I'm afraid not off the top of my head!

[@AndriusReadsBooksSometimes]

@@RomancingTheGothic Oh well, the search continues... Thank you for the excellent talk!

[@miranda8598]

I’m reading the Book now! 😊

[@RomancingTheGothic]

Mysteries of Udolpho? I hope you enjoy!

[@miranda8598]

@@RomancingTheGothicyes!

[@miranda8598]

Thanks! 🎉

[@RomancingTheGothic]

No problem!

[@miranda8598]

@@RomancingTheGothic😊

[@katedavis6145]

Could you share the link that covers other concepts of the sublime that you mention at 13:20? Thanks!

[@RomancingTheGothic]

Hi, yes, of course! Thanks for the reminder - kzbin.info/www/bejne/d3PNmqSjg72cbrM