The Monk
A Romance
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4.3 • 93 Ratings
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Publisher Description
In his introduction, Christopher MacLachlan discusses the novel’s place within the Gothic genre, and its themes of sexual desire and the abuse of power. It in the sinister monastery of the Capuchins in Madrid, this is a violent tale of ambition, murder, and incest. The struggle between maintaining monastic vows and fulfilling personal ambitions tempts its main character into breaking his vows.
GENRE
Romance
RELEASED
1818
January 1
LANGUAGE
EN
English
LENGTH
553
Pages
PUBLISHER
Public Domain
SELLER
Public Domain
SIZE
327.1
KB
Customer Reviews
Leisure reading
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The monk
Entertaining tragedy
TVPC58
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The Monk
Suspenseful, all the while knowing that Ambrosio is doomed. A valid critique of the Church, religion, and human nature.
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