{"product_id":"the-monk-a-romance-m-g-lewis-9781515427988","title":"The Monk; A Romance","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eA landmark work of Gothic fiction, presenting a narrative of ambition, transgression, and moral collapse within a heightened and often unsettling imaginative framework.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eFirst published in 1796, \u003cem\u003eThe Monk\u003c\/em\u003e follows the rise and fall of Ambrosio, a figure of outward piety whose concealed desires lead to a progressive unravelling of restraint and judgement. Set within a stylised version of Spain, the novel combines elements of romance, horror, and social commentary, tracing a series of interwoven episodes that explore temptation, deception, and consequence. Lewis's narrative is notable for its directness and its willingness to confront themes that were controversial at the time of publication.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe work occupies a central position in the development of Gothic literature, alongside the novels of Ann Radcliffe, while differing in its emphasis on intensity and immediacy. Its structure integrates multiple narrative strands, creating a sustained atmosphere of tension and unease. \u003cem\u003eThe Monk\u003c\/em\u003e remains significant both for its influence on subsequent Gothic writing and for its place within the broader literary culture of the late eighteenth century.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAuthor:\u003c\/b\u003e M. G. Lewis\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-10:\u003c\/b\u003e 1515427986\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-13:\u003c\/b\u003e 9781515427988\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/b\u003e SMK Books\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eLanguage:\u003c\/b\u003e English\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublished:\u003c\/b\u003e 04\/03\/2018\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePages:\u003c\/b\u003e 314\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eFormat:\u003c\/b\u003e Hardcover\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eWeight:\u003c\/b\u003e 1.39lbs\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eSize:\u003c\/b\u003e 9.00h x 6.00w x 0.88d","brand":"M. G. Lewis","offers":[{"title":"Hardcover","offer_id":48485532664063,"sku":"9781515427988","price":29.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0662\/2982\/9887\/files\/img_3592456f-1c09-4a95-bcc8-d25cb1465b9b.jpg?v=1778049948","url":"https:\/\/www.whiterainbookhouse.com\/products\/the-monk-a-romance-m-g-lewis-9781515427988","provider":"WR Book House","version":"1.0","type":"link"}