THE MONK: A ROMANCE. by Lewis, Matthew Gregory. Edited by D.L. Macdonald & Kathleen Scherf - 2004

Peterborough, Ontario: Broadview Literary Texts, 2004. 479 pp, 8 1/2" H. " 'The Monk' (first published in 1796) is the most sensational of Gothic novels. The main plot concerns Ambrosio, an abbot of irreproachable holiness, who is seduced by a woman (or perhaps a demon) disguised as a novice, and who goes on to sell his soul to the Devil. An extravagant blend of sex, death, politics, Satanism, and poetry, the work greatly appealed to the Marquis de Sade. (This) edition includes a critical introduction and appendices of historical materials that address the novel's literary sources (in English, German, and Greek literature), historical context (the French Revolution, slavery and abolition debates, sexuality), critical reception, and influence." Interior - page 262 has a corner crease and one line of text underlined in pen, page 311 has a corner creases and one small bracket pen mark in the text, page 313 has a large bracket pen mark in the text, otherwise clean and tight with no other ownership marks. Exterior - very light wear at the top/bottom of the spine.. Not Signed. Soft Cover. Very Good -.