The Monk
From Shelf: A whistle stop tour of the history of horror
The Monk (1796) is a masterpiece of Gothic fiction and the first horror novel in English literature. It tells of the pious monk Ambrosio's descent into depravity, his passion leading to rape, blasphemy, black magic, incest, and murder. Its sensational story also reflects the terrors of the French Revolution.
Format:
Paperback / softback
Pages:
416
Publisher:
Oxford University Press
ISBN:
9780198704454
Published Date:
14/1/2016
Dimensions:
130mm x 196mm x 20mm
Weight:
290g
Category:
Classic fiction (pre c 1945)
RRP: £8.99
Format: Paperback / softback
ISBN: 9780198704454
