Ambrosio or the Monk V1: A Romance (1800)

Ambrosio Or The Monk V1: A Romance is a Gothic novel written by Matthew Gregory Lewis and published in 1800. The story is set in Madrid, Spain, during the 16th century and follows the life of Ambrosio, a highly respected monk who falls from grace due to his lustful desires. As the story unfolds, Ambrosio becomes increasingly obsessed with a young woman named Antonia, and his actions lead to a series of tragic events. The novel explores themes of morality, sin, and redemption, and is considered a classic example of Gothic literature. The first volume of the novel introduces the main characters and sets the stage for the dark and twisted events that follow.In Three Volumes.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.