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The narrative centers on Abbot Ambrosio, whose descent into depravity is ignited by a disguised girl in his monastery. As he succumbs to temptation, the story unfolds with themes of incest, murder, and torture, showcasing a cast of haunting figures, including the Bleeding Nun and Lucifer. The novel's shocking content led to significant controversy, reflecting the moral anxieties of its time and establishing it as a pivotal work in Gothic literature.
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The Monk, Matthew Gregory Lewis
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- Released
- 2002
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- Title
- The Monk
- Language
- English
- Authors
- Matthew Gregory Lewis
- Publisher
- Random House Publishing Group
- Released
- 2002
- Format
- Paperback
- Pages
- 400
- ISBN13
- 9780375759161
- Series
- Tags
- Fiction, Historical Fiction, Horror, Erotica, Literary Fiction, Adapted for Film, English Literature, Gothic, Gothic Horror, Monks
- First published
- 1796
- Original title
- The Monk
- Rating
- 3.85 out of 5
- Description
- The narrative centers on Abbot Ambrosio, whose descent into depravity is ignited by a disguised girl in his monastery. As he succumbs to temptation, the story unfolds with themes of incest, murder, and torture, showcasing a cast of haunting figures, including the Bleeding Nun and Lucifer. The novel's shocking content led to significant controversy, reflecting the moral anxieties of its time and establishing it as a pivotal work in Gothic literature.