The Monk
by Matthew Gregory Lewis
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Historical FictionJune 30, 2004en
"The Monk is the most sensational of Gothic novels. The main plot concerns Ambrosio, an abbot of irreproachable holiness, who is seduced by a woman (or perhaps a demon) disguised as a novice, and who goes on to sell his soul to the Devil. An extravagant blend of sex, death, poli…
Victorian Era