Maturin, Charles
Melmoth the Wanderer (Illustrated and Annotated)
- ISBN 13:
- 9781838047368
- author:
- Maturin, Charles
- format:
- Hardback
- publisher:
- Legatus
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 2020
- Pages:
- 508
- Dimensions:
- 23.4 x 15.6 x 3.2 centimetres (0
- Genre:
- Fiction & Literature, Horror, Fiction & Literature,
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 5 working days
Description
Charles Maturin's Melmoth the Wanderer is a haunting tale of a man who sold his soul to the devil in exchange for a longer life. However, he soon regretted this deal and now preys on the helpless in their darkest moments, offering to ease their suffering if they will take his place and release him from his centuries-long torment. This influential Gothic novel has shaped the literary horror aesthetic of its time, alongside other iconic works such as The Castle of Otranto and The Monk. Its themes of a soul-selling pact with the devil have been explored in medieval legends like Faust and The Wandering Jew, which also influenced Oscar Wilde's The Picture of Dorian Gray. a worthwhile read for those interested in Irish literature and Gothic fiction, Melmoth the Wanderer is a thought-provoking exploration of the human condition.
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