Monk

The Monk is a gothic novel written by Matthew G. Lewis in 1796. The story is set in Madrid, Spain, and follows the life of Ambrosio, a highly respected monk known for his piety and devotion to God. However, Ambrosio's virtuous exterior hides a dark and sinful nature, which is exposed when he falls in love with a young girl named Antonia. As his desires consume him, Ambrosio becomes involved in a series of horrific events, including murder, incest, and demonic possession. The novel explores themes of religion, sexuality, and the corrupting influence of power, and is considered one of the most controversial works of its time. The Monk has been praised for its vivid imagery and compelling narrative, and remains a classic of gothic literature to this day.The burst of transport was past: Ambrosio's lust was satisfied; Pleasure fled, and Shame usurped her seat in his bosom. Confused and terrified at his weakness, He drew himself from Matilda's arms. His perjury presented itself before him: He reflected on the scene which had just been acted, and trembled at the consequences of a discovery. He looked forward with horror.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.