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The Monk (Oxford World's Classics) |  | Author: Matthew Lewis
Creator: Emma McEvoy
Publisher: Oxford Paperbacks
Category: Book
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Rating:  7 reviews
Sales Rank: 7952
Media: Paperback
Edition: New Ed. /
Pages: 496
Number Of Items: 1
Shipping Weight (lbs): 0.8
Dimensions (in): 7.7 x 5.2 x 0.9
ISBN: 019953568X
Dewey Decimal Number: 823.7
EAN: 9780199535682
Publication Date: April 17, 2008
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Showing reviews 1-5 of 7
Ghastly January 12, 2010
Mr. Nicolas Harris (spain)
2 out of 2 found this review helpful
This book really transports the reader into the heart of darkness. The scenes of Agnes sufferings in the tomb are truly horrific and unforgettable. Were they to be portrayed accurately in a film version of the book, I think some people might be forced to leave the cinema. Great stuff.
An absolutely genius with beautiful twists and turns September 30, 2009
Modupe Oriyomi
2 out of 2 found this review helpful
I have just finished reading this book and it truly arrested my attention. This is not your typical love story. This is gothic at its greatest. One thing I loved about the book is that there are about 4 (if not more) different romantic plots within the book which at the end of the book is beautifully interwoven.There is Raymond and Agnes, Lorenzo and Antonia (Later with Virginia), The Monk and Matilda, then The Monk and Antonia. If you understand how to read and understand classics then this is definately a must read. The first chapter might be a little confusing and the poems were a little unnecessary but stick with it and I promise that you will not be disappointed. The monk proved how pride can just as well be a sin. This novel touches all areas like pride, lust, sexual obsession, murder, rape, incest, magic, sorcery, demons, adventures with dangers (i.e armed robbers) etc,. I love this novel and if you enjoy classics, then this should not be missing from your collection
A Classic Gem of Horror February 4, 2009
Dr. Genjuro
2 out of 2 found this review helpful
I have read horror books, but there are too few that I consider outstanding. What is even worse is that modern horror tends to depict too much blood and gore with poor story telling.
That is why I started to search for classical horror. To my surprise this book really entertained me. What is more surprising is that this was first published in 1796.
A book that depicts murder, sex and pacts with the devil. With a sinister monastery as background and its dark atmosphere.
I'm very satisfied to have found and bought this book. I totally recommend it and I consider it a Classic Gem of Horror.
monky business May 18, 2010
weedkiller (england)
a bit complicated at first getting used to the different characters, but well worth sticking with . echoes of today ,s events . but again well worth the read even at 300 years old this tale grips,
One of my favourites... July 21, 2009
Ms. Ej Perry (Hereford, UK)
I bought this book when I had nothing else to read as it was controversial at the time it was first published and it involves murder, incest, religion, deception and morals - a compelling mix.
Although it took me the first chaper to get used to the way it was written - the word order is slightly different - it is a cracker of a page turner and I couldn't put it down. Although I knew that some things were going to happen before they actually happened, it added to the suspense rather than destroying it and it made the story ultimately more tragic. In short, I wish that this author was still alive as there needs to be more books like this.
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