The Monk: A Romance
- Approximate level
- B2
- Length
- 138,393 words
- Reading time
- 11 h 32 min
- Chapters
- 13
- Language
- English
- On Project Gutenberg since
- 1996
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This gothic novel, published in 1796, follows the downfall of a monk in Madrid. The writing style reflects the late eighteenth century, featuring formal sentence structures and a sophisticated, descriptive vocabulary. You will encounter complex, multi-clause sentences that require careful attention to follow the narrative flow. The themes focus on religious hypocrisy, temptation, and dark supernatural elements. This book is a demanding read because of its archaic phrasing and the dense, ornate prose typical of the gothic literary tradition.
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Subjects
- Horror tales
- Gothic fiction
- Monks -- Fiction
- Madrid (Spain) -- Fiction
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