The Monk
by Matthew Lewis
The Monk by Matthew Lewis holds a well received rating of 3.80 out of 5, based on 13.6K reader ratings. First published in 1796. The book spans 431 pages.
About The Monk
'He now saw himself stained with the most loathed and monstrous sins, the object of universal execration ... doomed to perish in tortures the most severe'Shocking, erotic and violent, The Monk is the story of Ambrosio, torn between his spiritual vows and the temptations of physical pleasure. His internal battle leads to sexual obsession, rape and murder, yet this book also contains knowing parody of its own excesses as well as social comedy. Written by Matthew Lewis when he was only nineteen, it was a ground-breaking novel in the Gothic Horror genre and spawned hundreds of imitators, drawn in by its mixture of bloodshed, sex and scandal.
| Detail | Value |
|---|---|
| Author | Matthew Lewis |
| Published | 1796 |
| Pages | 431 |
| Genres | Classics, Horror, Fiction, Fantasy, Historical Fiction |
| Average Rating | 3.80 / 5.00 |
| Total Ratings | 13,633 |
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What genre is The Monk?
The Monk is categorized as Classics, Horror, Fiction, Fantasy. Its primary genre classification is Fantasy.
Is The Monk worth reading?
Based on 13.6K reader ratings, The Monk has an average score of 3.80 out of 5.00, which is considered "Well Received."
How many pages is The Monk?
The Monk has 431 pages.
Who wrote The Monk?
The Monk was written by Matthew Lewis. It was first published in 1796.
What is the ISBN for The Monk?
The ISBN-13 for The Monk is 9780140436040.0.
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