Ann Radcliffe (9 July, 1764 – 7 February, 1823) was an English author who is known for pioneering the Gothic fiction genre.
The conflicts in the book range from the straightforward jousts to the conflict within ourselves (Ivanhoe’s and Rebecca’s relationship).
Robert Southey (12 August 1774 – 21 March 1843), England’s poet laureate from 1813 until his death. In his time he was widely read and admired.