The Monk; A Romance (Broadview Literary Texts) by Lewis, Matthew Gregory (Matthew; Macdonald and Scherf, Kathleen Dorothy -- Editors) - 2004

Broadview Press, Peterborough, Ontario, 2004. Reprint. Softcover (Photographic). Very Good. Acknowledgements, introduction by editors, Matthew Gregory Lewis: A Brief Chronology, a note on the text, 5 appendices and works cited and recommended reading. At the beginning of the text there is a black and white portrait of Matthew Gregory Lewis. Photographic paperback binding with pink coloured titles to the front panel and white coloured titles to the back strip. Quoting from the rear panel – " ... The Monk is the most sensational of Gothic novels. The main plot concerns Ambrosio, and Abbott of irreproachable holiness, who was seduced by a woman (or perhaps a demon) disguised as a novice, and who goes on to sell his soul to the devil. An extravagant blend of sex, death, politics, Satanism, and poetry, the work is greatly appealed to the Marquis de Sade."  A little rubbing of the book edges and panels. The front cover has started to curl with a little age toning of the text block edges.  Size: Trade Paperback. [8], 9 - 479, [1] pages,. Please refer to accompanying picture (s). Quantity Available: 1. Category: Literature & Literary; 18th century; Erotica. ISBN: 1551112272. ISBN/EAN: 9781551112275. Inventory No: 0130699. . 9781551112275