Monk. Lewis M.G.

A recognized masterpiece of Gothic literature and the first genuine romance of horror, capable of scaring, passing and impressing his reader even after two centuries. Saturated with eroticism, black magic, violence and otherworldly horror, the “monk” became a real sensation of his time, frank anticlericalism caused the anger of the Church and brought to his creator the charges of immorality and sacrilege. The tragic story of the temptation, loss of faith and fall, in which there is everything: intrigues and conspiracies, love passions, vices of the Spanish clergy, blood revenge, chase and battles on swords, spells of spirits, unmarked dead and prince of darkness.

For this publication, the well -known translator and writer Alina Nemirova made a difficult, first time, translation, but also significantly adapted the language and style of the novel, bringing it closer to the standards of modern horror literature. Now the “monk” has become even more erotic, atmospheric and frightening.

The book is decorated with fascinating illustrations of the Honored Artist of the Russian Federation, Professor of VGIK Alexander Dudin, who at first glance immersing the reader in the story of the unfortunate who sold his soul to the devil.