 The Monk - Quotation: Encyclopedia - The MonkThe Monk is a Gothic novel by Matthew Gregory Lewis that first appeared in 1796. It was written before he turned 20, in the space of 10 weeks.
The story concerns Ambrosio, a pious well respected monk in Spain, and his violent downfall. He is undone by carnal lust of his pupil Matilda, and once satisfied is overcome with desire for the innocent Antonia whom he later rapes and kills. In the middle of telling this story, however, Lewis is frequently lured into further digressions, which serve to heighten the Gothic atmosphe ...
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