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Matthew Gregory Lewis
Matthew Gregory Lewis (9 July 1775 – 14 or 16 May 1818)[1] was an English novelist and dramatist, whose writings are often classified as "Gothic horror". He was frequently referred to as "Monk" Lewis, because of the success of his 1796 Gothic novel, The Monk. He also worked as a diplomat, politician, and an estate owner in Jamaica.
Source: Matthew Lewis on Wikipedia.
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The Monk: A Romance
Matthew Gregory Lewis, 1794
34 ratings
§ About Matthew Gregory Lewis's books
- Books on SansFiction
- 1
- Published
- 1794
- Average rating
- 3.8 / 5 across 34 ratings
- Genres
- Gothic Horror
The book: The Monk: A Romance (1794)
Savaged by critics for its supposed profanity and obscenity, and bought in large numbers by readers eager to see whether it lived up to its lurid reputation, The Monk became a succès de scandale when it was published in 1796 – not least because its author was a member of parliament and only twenty years old.
Common questions about Matthew Gregory Lewis
- Who is Matthew Gregory Lewis?
- Matthew Gregory Lewis (9 July 1775 – 14 or 16 May 1818)[1] was an English novelist and dramatist, whose writings are often classified as "Gothic horror". He was frequently referred to as "Monk" Lewis, because of the success of his 1796 Gothic novel, The Monk. He also worked as a diplomat, politician, and an estate owner in Jamaica. Source: Matthew Lewis on Wikipedia.
- What is Matthew Gregory Lewis best known for?
- Matthew Gregory Lewis is best known for The Monk: A Romance, published in 1794 with 34 ratings and a 3.8 average. It is the most-rated of Matthew Gregory Lewis's books on SansFiction.
- What genres does Matthew Gregory Lewis write?
- Matthew Gregory Lewis's books on SansFiction are tagged Gothic Horror.
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