The Monk
(Author) Matthew Lewis
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Set in the sinister monastery of the Capuchins in Madrid, this is a violent tale of ambition, murder, and incest. The struggle between maintaining monastic vows and fulfilling personal ambitions tempts its main character into breaking his vows.
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Publisher:
Vintage Publishing
Format:
Paperback
Number of pages:
None
Language:
en
ISBN:
9780099519034
Publish year:
2009
Publish date:
Sept. 3, 2009
Matthew Lewis
Matthew Lewis was an English writer best known for his gothic novel "The Monk." His work is characterized by its dark themes, supernatural elements, and exploration of human nature. Lewis's contributions to literature include helping to popularize gothic fiction and influencing later writers such as Mary Shelley and Edgar Allan Poe.