Monk: A Romance

"e;The Monk"e; is Matthew G. Lewis's 1796 novel which is the tale of a monk who is tempted by carnal desire and led down a ruinous path of ungodliness.

Ambrosio, a pious, well-respected monk in Spain, is lustfully tempted by his pupil, Matilda, a woman who has disguised herself as a monk.

Having satisfied himself with her, he is overcome with carnal desire for the innocent Antonia.

With the help of Matilda, who is actually Satan in disguise, Ambrosio seduces Antonia, a seduction that would ultimately lead to his downfall.

Recognized as one of the first novels of the gothic genre, "e;The Monk"e; is a classic tale of the tragic ruin that may befall one tempted by desire.