The Monk: Annotated Edition by Matthew Gregory Lewis (English) Paperback Book

Description: The Monk by Matthew Gregory Lewis Suffused with eroticism and focusing on the corrupting influence of power, The Monk pioneered a shocking new form of Gothic novel. This edition is here presented with notes and extra material. FORMAT Paperback LANGUAGE English CONDITION Brand New Publisher Description A masterpiece of the Gothic genre, The Monk tells the story of the Capuchin friar Ambrosio and his fall from grace through desire, greed and lust. Published anonymously and favourably reviewed at first, the novel was later so widely and raucously denounced for its perceived licentiousness, blasphemy and corrupting influence that Lewis had to remove controversial passages from future editions. Unsurprisingly, amidst this furore, the book was immensely popular with the reading public.Suffused with eroticism and focusing on the corrupting influence of power, The Monk pioneered a shocking new form of Gothic novel, where elements such as mob violence, incest and brutal murders replaced the gentler horrors of earlier practitioners of the genre such as Horace Walpole and Ann Radcliffe. Author Biography Matthew Gregory Lewis (1775–1818) is best known for his Gothic novel The Monk, which caused a sensation and led to its author to being known as "Monk" Lewis for the remainder of his life. Review The Monk was so highly popular that it seemed to create an epoch in our literature. -- Sir Walter Scott Promotional Suffused with eroticism and focusing on the corrupting influence of power, The Monk pioneered a shocking new form of Gothic novel. Review Quote "The Monk was so highly popular that it seemed to create an epoch in our literature." -- Sir Walter Scott Promotional "Headline" Suffused with eroticism and focusing on the corrupting influence of power, The Monk pioneered a shocking new form of Gothic novel. Feature New edition of one of the most famous works in the Gothic genre Details ISBN1847498167 Publisher Alma Books Ltd Year 2019 ISBN-10 1847498167 ISBN-13 9781847498168 Format Paperback Author Matthew Gregory Lewis Pages 448 Imprint Alma Classics Place of Publication Richmond Country of Publication United Kingdom DEWEY 823.6 Short Title The Monk Language English NZ Release Date 2019-10-24 Publication Date 2019-10-24 UK Release Date 2019-10-24 Subtitle Annotated Edition Audience General AU Release Date 2020-02-03 Audience Age 14 We've got this At The Nile, if you're looking for it, we've got it. With fast shipping, low prices, friendly service and well over a million items - you're bound to find what you want, at a price you'll love! TheNile_Item_ID:123308808;

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