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Matthew Lewis

The Monk

The Monk

A classic Gothic novel by Matthew Lewis, first published in 1796, depicting the moral corruption and downfall of a monk.

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  • Leslie Ylinen
    Leslie YlinenFirst to rec

    ““That escalated quickly” in book form. If you like the smutty dragon books but wish they were written in 1796 by a horned out 20 year old who clearly has a major beef with the Catholic Church, this one is for you. No actual dragons though.”

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