Radcliffe
ANN, an English novelist whose maiden name was Ward; born in London, England, July 9, 1746. Her first performance was a romantic tale, entitled "The Castles of Athlin and Dunbayne"; which was succeeded by "The Sicilian Romance" and "The Romance of RADCLIFFE COLLEGE the Forest"; but that which made her reputation was the "Mysteries of Udolpho." She died in London, Feb. 7, 1823.