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The Monk, a Gothic novel published in 1796 by Matthew Gregory Lewis, stirred controversy and garnered significant attention upon its release, leading to the author being dubbed "Monk" Lewis. Despite its lack of frequent reprints and limited recognition in the canon of English literature, the novel's sensational themes and shocking content marked it as a notable work of its time, reflecting the boldness and intrigue of the Gothic genre.
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The Monk, Matthew Gregory Lewis
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- Released
- 2008
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- Title
- The Monk
- Language
- English
- Authors
- Matthew Gregory Lewis
- Publisher
- Cosimo Classics
- Released
- 2008
- Format
- Paperback
- Pages
- 304
- ISBN13
- 9781605202884
- Category
- Fiction
- First published
- 1796
- Original title
- The Monk
- Description
- The Monk, a Gothic novel published in 1796 by Matthew Gregory Lewis, stirred controversy and garnered significant attention upon its release, leading to the author being dubbed "Monk" Lewis. Despite its lack of frequent reprints and limited recognition in the canon of English literature, the novel's sensational themes and shocking content marked it as a notable work of its time, reflecting the boldness and intrigue of the Gothic genre.