The Monk

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By Matthew Lewis

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The Monk follows Ambrosio, the noble and devout abbot of a Spanish monastery, whose life of prayer is upended by the arrival of Rosario, a young monk who is secretly a woman in disguise. Drawn into a dark and seductive spiral of sin and vice, Ambrosio's struggle explores the depths of human desire and evil. This Gothic novel also includes The Bravo of Venice.
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The Monk

Noble and devout, Ambrosio is the abbot of a Spanish monastery and spends his days in prayer and preaching. However his monastery is harboring a malevolent force in the form of a young monk called Rosario. Rosario attaches himself to the abbot and then one fateful night reveals that he is in fact a beautiful woman in disguise.

'Graphic, almost pornographic tale of darkness and evil' Guardian

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The Monk by Matthew Lewis has been described as a 'Graphic, almost pornographic tale of darkness and evil' by the Guardian and as 'One of the most shocking Gothic novels' by the Independent.

Noble and devout, Ambrosio is the abbot of a Spanish monastery and spends his days in prayer and preaching. However, his monastery is harbouring a malevolent force in the form of a young monk called Rosario.

Rosario attaches himself to the abbot and then, one fateful night, reveals that he is in fact a beautiful woman in disguise. From this moment on, Ambrosio finds himself seduced into a lurid maelstrom of sin and vice that it is impossible for him to resist.

Includes The Bravo of Venice

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Described as "one of the most shocking Gothic novels" by the Independent, The Monk is praised for its compelling storytelling, judicious use of humour, and striking psychological insight. The Sunday Times highlights its vivid, almost cinematic scenes and its powerful exploration of sex, violence, power, and celebrity. Ambrosio’s intense character remains unforgettable.

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INFORMATION

ISBN: 9780099519034

Publisher: Vintage Publishing

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 03 September 2009

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: Vintage Classics

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 35.0mm

Width: 129.0mm

Height: 198.0mm

Weight: 383g

Pages: 560

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About the Author

Matthew Lewis was born on 9 July 1775 in London. He was educated at Westminster School and Christ Church, Oxford. He later worked as an attache to the British Embassy in Holland and an MP. When he was nineteen years old he wrote The Monk, which was published in 1796 and became a huge popular success, leading to the author being nicknamed 'Monk Lewis'. Lewis also wrote plays, poetry, translations and a memoir. He died on 14 May 1818 on a voyage home from the estate he had inherited in Jamaica.

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