Melmoth the Wanderer (Hardcover) (ISBN-13: 9781161442076)

Melmoth the Wanderer is a Gothic novel written by Irish author Charles Robert Maturin. The book was first published in 1820 and tells the story of a mysterious figure named Melmoth who wanders the earth, seeking out individuals who have committed sins and tempting them to sell their souls to him in exchange for the promise of eternal life. The novel is divided into several different narratives, each one exploring the story of a different character who has encountered Melmoth and been tempted by him.The main character of the novel is John Melmoth, a young man who inherits a mysterious manuscript from his uncle that tells the story of Melmoth the Wanderer. As John reads the manuscript, he becomes increasingly obsessed with the idea of Melmoth and begins to fear that he too will be tempted by the devilish figure. As the novel progresses, John's fear becomes more and more real, and he is eventually forced to confront Melmoth in a terrifying climax.Melmoth the Wanderer is considered one of the most important Gothic novels of the 19th century, and it has been praised for its complex narrative structure, vivid descriptions of horror and terror, and its exploration of themes such as guilt, redemption, and the nature of evil. The novel has been adapted into several different forms, including plays, operas, and films, and it continues to be widely read and studied today.Stanton was thinking thus, when all power of thought was suspended, by seeing two persons bearing between them the body of a young, and apparently very lovely girl, who had been struck dead by the lightning. Stanton approached, and heard the voices of the bearers repeating, ""There is none who will mourn for her!""This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

Author: Charles Robert Maturin
ISBN-10: 1161442073
ISBN-13: 9781161442076
Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
Language: English
Published: 05/23/2010
Pages: 36
Format: Hardcover
Weight: 0.64lbs
Size: 10.00h x 7.00w x 0.25d