Description
Matthew Lewis's groundbreaking Gothic novel plunges into the dark heart of temptation and corruption. The story follows Ambrosio, a monk whose rigid piety is shattered by the insidious arrival of a seductive temptress, leading him down a path of forbidden desire and escalating sin. As his spiritual vows crumble, Ambrosio succumbs to obsession, betrayal, and violence, exploring the terrifying consequences of repressed desires unleashed. This sensational tale, penned by a teenage prodigy, masterfully blends horror, eroticism, and social satire, cementing its place as a landmark of the Gothic genre.
Available Editions
paperback
Penguin Books
Published Jan 1, 1998
385 pages
ISBN: 9780140436037
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Details
First Published
1796
Language
eng
Content Warnings
Content and trigger warnings for The Monk by Matthew Lewis.