The Poetical Works of Anne Radcliffe Volume 2 is a collection of poems written by Ann Ward Radcliffe, first published in 1834. The book includes the metrical romance St. Alban's Abbey, as well as a number of other poems. Radcliffe was a prominent English author in the late 18th and early 19th centuries, best known for her Gothic novels, which were popular at the time. However, she also wrote poetry, and this volume showcases her skill in this genre. St. Alban's Abbey is a long narrative poem that tells the story of a young woman who discovers a secret passage in the abbey and is transported back in time to the medieval period. The other poems in the book cover a range of topics, from nature and love to melancholy and the supernatural. Overall, The Poetical Works of Anne Radcliffe Volume 2 offers a fascinating glimpse into the literary output of a talented and influential writer.In Two Volumes.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.