The Monk

Paperback • 2009 • English

The Monk

By Matthew Lewis

2 Ratings • 4.5 of 5

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About the book

With an Introduction by Kathryn White. Prepare to be shocked. This novel, written in 1796, is a Gothic festival of sex, magic and ghastly, ghostly violence rarely seen in literature. The Monk is remarkably modern in style and tells a breathless tale of temptation, imprisonment and betrayal. Matthew Lewis recounts the downfall of Ambrosio, the holier-than-thou monk seduced within the walls of a Madrid abbey until he heads for the utter corruption of the soul. Meanwhile, two sets of young lovers a...Show more

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ISBN

9781840221855

Publisher

Wordsworth Editions

Published year

2009

Language

English

Original title

The Monk

Format

Paperback

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