The Monk: A Romance - Paperback

by Matthew Gregory Lewis (Author)

Considered one of the most controversial novels of it's time, "The Monk: A Romance" is a Gothic tale first published in 1796. It's themes of lust, violence, and religious hypocrisy was considered scandalous and continues to horrify readers today!

Ambrosio, a revered monk in Madrid, succumbs to temptation and spirals toward sin. His journey is marked by forbidden desires, supernatural elements, and moral decay. Ghosts, witchcraft, and even Lucifer himself, can Ambrosio avoid a tragic fate, or does he deserve something even worse?