Charles Maturin was an Irish Protestant clergyman and author of gothic plays and novels. His early works, published under a pseudonym, met with critical and commercial failure but garnered the attention of influential literary figures. With their support, his play Bertram found a wider audience and achieved success, though financial gain eluded him due to family obligations and unfavorable reviews. These circumstances compelled him to rely solely on writing, shifting from plays to novels after a string of theatrical failures, with one novel later earning admiration from authors like Honoré de Balzac and Charles Baudelaire.
Charles Robert Maturin's gothic novel tells the story of a young man who is thrust into a dangerous world of intrigue and political upheaval. Set in 1798 during the Irish Rebellion, the novel features vivid descriptions of the era's violence and turmoil along with its literary elements of romance and adventure. Maturin's writing is both suspenseful and engaging.
A collection of powerful and thought-provoking sermons by the Irish author and cleric, Charles Robert Maturin. This book is a must-read for anyone interested in the history of religious thought and the art of rhetoric.
Republished for modern audiences, this edition of Melmoth the Wanderer (Volume 3) emphasizes its historical significance and aims to preserve its legacy. The text has been meticulously retyped, revised, and reformatted to ensure clarity and readability, distinguishing it from traditional scanned copies. This effort highlights the book's enduring importance and accessibility for both current and future readers.
Recognized as a significant literary work, this volume of Melmoth the Wanderer has been carefully retyped and reformatted for improved readability. The modern republication aims to preserve its legacy for current and future readers, ensuring that the text remains clear and accessible, free from the limitations of scanned copies.
The story follows Lorenzo Vallombrosa, a young man drawn into the sinister world of the Montorio family, known for their dark secrets and vengeful nature. As he delves deeper into their mysteries, he grapples with his own self-destructive impulses. Maturin's evocative writing and chilling imagery create a gripping gothic atmosphere that promises to captivate readers and maintain suspense throughout the narrative.
Recognized as a significant literary work, this edition of Melmoth the Wanderer has undergone meticulous retyping, revision, and reformatting to ensure clarity and readability. It aims to preserve the text for contemporary and future readers, moving away from traditional scanned copies. This modern approach highlights the enduring relevance and importance of the narrative, making it accessible to a new generation of audiences.
Selected for its cultural significance, this work contributes to the foundational knowledge of civilization. It is recognized by scholars for its importance in understanding historical contexts and societal development.