Length10h 37m
About this audiobook
M. G. Lewis's "The Monk" is a seminal work of Gothic literature that delves into the dark recesses of the human psyche and the conflict between desire and morality. Set against the backdrop of 18th-century Spain, the novel chronicles the tragic descent of Ambrosio, a pious monk whose repressed passions lead him to embrace a path of debauchery and supernatural peril. Lewis employs a richly descriptive and atmospheric literary style, characterized by its vivid imagery and intense moral ambiguity, contributing to the broader Romantic movement that questioned Enlightenment ideals and explored the sublime. M. G. Lewis, a contemporary of other influential Gothic writers, was deeply influenced by the socio-political upheavals of his time, which fed into his fascination with themes of sin, redemption, and the supernatural. His own experiences within strict religious confines also informed the narrative, allowing him to craft a compelling tale that examines the fragility of virtue when faced with temptation. As a pioneer of Gothic fiction, Lewis's work foreshadowed the genre's evolution, paving the way for later masterpieces. "The Monk" is a must-read for anyone interested in the Gothic tradition or the exploration of human desire and its consequences. With its intertwining of eroticism, horror, and philosophical inquiry, Lewis's novel remains a powerful commentary on the nature of faith and moral conflict, compelling readers to reflect on the darker sides of human existence.
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GenreHorror
Length10 hrs 37 mins
Narrated byListen with 1,000+ voices
FormateBook with Audio
Publish dateSep 15, 2022
LanguageEnglish
Table of contents
1PREFACE
14HISTORY OF DON RAYMOND, MARQUIS DE LAS CISTERNAS
2IMITATION OF HORACE Ep. 20.—B. 1.
15CHAPTER I
3ADVERTISEMENT
16LOVE AND AGE
4VOLUME I
17THE EXILE
5VOLUME II
18MIDNIGHT HYMN
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6VOLUME III
19CHAPTER IV
7THE GYPSY'S SONG
20THE WATER-KING A DANISH BALLAD
8THE GYPSY
21SERENADE
9THE GYPSY
22ALONZO THE BRAVE, AND FAIR IMOGINE
10THE GYPSY
23CHAPTER III
11THE GYPSY
24Conclusion of the History of Agnes de Medina
12INSCRIPTION IN AN HERMITAGE
25CHAPTER V
13DURANDARTE AND BELERMA
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