Maturin, Charles Robert

Melmoth the Wanderer (Penguin Classics)

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ISBN 13:
9780140447613
author:
Maturin, Charles Robert
format:
Paperback
publisher:
Penguin Classics
language:
English
Publication Year:
2000
Pages:
704
Dimensions:
12.95 x 3.3 x 19.81 centimetres
Genre:
19th century fiction
Condition:
New
Availability:
Item usually sent within 10 working days
£12.66

Description

Charles Robert Maturin's Melmoth the Wanderer is a 19th-century horror novel that explores the darker aspects of human nature. In this tale, a man makes a pact with the devil for immortality, but at a terrible cost. The story is pieced together through those who have been drawn into his web, and it is a testament to Maturin's skill as a writer that he was able to influence generations of writers, including some of the most iconic names in literature. This Penguin Classic has been widely admired for its macabre pitch and continues to be read by those interested in Gothic romances. Published by National Geographic Books, Melmoth the Wanderer is a worthwhile read for anyone who enjoys horror and suspenseful storytelling.

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