The Monk: A Romance by M. G. Lewis
"The Monk: A Romance" by M. G. Lewis is a gothic novel written in the late 18th century. The narrative centers around a Capuchin monk named Ambrosio, who is revered for his piety and eloquence. However, as the story unfolds, themes of temptation and the struggle between virtue and desire emerge, especially with the introduction of captivating characters like Antonia and the mysterious Rosario. At the start of the novel, we are
introduced to a chaotic scene in the Capuchin Church, filled with curious onlookers gathered to hear the famed Abbot Ambrosio deliver a sermon. Amid the crowd, Antonia, a young and beautiful girl veiled by custom, catches the attention of two noblemen, Lorenzo and Don Christoval, who engage in flirtatious conversation about her. Meanwhile, Rosario, a novice monk with a secretive past, forms a bond with Ambrosio, who remains blissfully unaware of the trials that will soon befall him. The diverse interactions set the stage for exploring Ambrosio's inner turmoil and the dark allure of temptation that haunts him as he grapples with his vows against a backdrop of enchantment and impending doom. This opening hints at the philosophical and moral quandaries that will shape the characters' fates throughout the unfolding narrative. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Author | Lewis, M. G. (Matthew Gregory), 1775-1818 |
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| Title | The Monk: A Romance |
| Note | Wikipedia page about this book: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Monk |
| Note | Reading ease score: 69.4 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read. |
| Credits | Charles Keller. HTML version by Al Haines. |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | PR: Language and Literatures: English literature |
| Subject | Horror tales |
| Subject | Gothic fiction |
| Subject | Monks -- Fiction |
| Subject | Madrid (Spain) -- Fiction |
| Category | Text |
| EBook-No. | 601 |
| Release Date | Jul 1, 1996 |
| Most Recently Updated | Jan 8, 2023 |
| Copyright Status | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 1726 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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