The Monk - Matthew Gregory Lewis

By Matthew Gregory Lewis

Release Date: 1818-01-01

Genre: Paranormal Romance

4.5 (93 ratings)
In his introduction, Christopher MacLachlan discusses the novel’s place within the Gothic genre, and its themes of sexual desire and the abuse of power. It 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.

The Monk - Matthew Gregory Lewis

By Matthew Gregory Lewis

Release Date: 1818-01-01

Genre: Paranormal Romance

4.5 (93 ratings)
In his introduction, Christopher MacLachlan discusses the novel’s place within the Gothic genre, and its themes of sexual desire and the abuse of power. It 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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