The Monk

The Monk, one of the more lurid and transgressive of Gothic novels, and the first to place a priest at the centre of its darkness, concerns Ambrosio, a pious, well-respected monk in Spain, and the temptations that find him. Lewis writes Madrid’s cloisters, midnight visitants and forbidden books with a sensational confidence that shocked the 1790s. Virtue, here, is a costume with a lock on the inside.

This special edition has been created with accessibility in mind. It features a fully adjustable coloured overlay system designed to support readers with Irlen Syndrome, dyslexia, or visual stress. By reducing visual strain and allowing each reader to customise their experience, this edition makes Matthew Lewis’s lurid narrative more comfortable and enjoyable to read.

Rediscover the transgressive Gothic and monastic temptation of The Monk in a format thoughtfully crafted to be more inclusive for all readers.