Matthew Lewis , Nick Groom (Editor)

The Monk (Oxford World's Classics)

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ISBN 13:: 9780198704454
author:: Matthew Lewis , Nick Groom (Editor)
format:: Paperback
publisher:: OUP Oxford
language:: English
Publication Year:: 2016
Pages:: 416
Dimensions:: 19.6 x 2 x 12.7 cm
Genre:: Fiction, Classics,
Condition:: New
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The Monk by Matthew Lewis is a sensational tale of temptation and depravity that explores the darker aspects of human nature. Set in a mysterious monastery, the story follows a respected monk's descent into immorality and violence as he succumbs to his desires. This Gothic horror novel, first published in 1796, draws on folklore and contemporary dread inspired by the terrors of the French Revolution. Its shocking portrayal of blasphemy, black magic, torture, rape, and murder continues to beguile and shock readers today, offering a profound insight into the deep anxieties experienced by British citizens during a tumultuous period in their history. A masterpiece of English literature, The Monk is a gripping and unsettling read that explores the complexities of human nature and the consequences of unchecked desire.

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