The Monk

Autor*innen

• Matthew Lewis

Parameter

• 400 Seiten
• 14 Lesestunden

• Belletristik
• Englische Literatur
• Erotik
• Historische Romane
• Verfilmt

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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.

• Sprache: Englisch
• Erscheinungsdatum: 2002
• Einband: Paperback