Matthew Lewis Bücher
9. Juli 1775 – 14. Mai 1818
Matthew Gregory Lewis ist bekannt für seinen wegweisenden gotischen Roman, der ihm den Spitznamen „Mönch“ Lewis einbrachte. Sein Schreiben befasst sich mit den dunkleren, übernatürlichen Aspekten der menschlichen Erfahrung, charakteristisch für das Gothic-Genre. Lewis erforscht die Grenzen zwischen Gut und Böse, Sünde und Erlösung sowie die Tiefen der menschlichen Psyche unter Zwang. Sein erzählerischer Stil zeichnet sich oft durch Intensität und Spannung aus, die den Leser in erschütternde Geschichten zieht. Lewis' Prosa ist geprägt von einer starken Atmosphäre und moralischen Komplexitäten, die zum Nachdenken anregen.
Die zwei virtuosesten Romane der Weltliteratur um menschliche Triebe und den Bund mit dem Teufel sind auf besondere Weise miteinander verknüpft: So liest Aurelie, die weibliche Hauptfigur in E.T.A. Hoffmanns Roman "Die Elixiere des Teufels", sogar Matthew Gregory Lewis' Roman "Der Mönch", der als richtungsweisend für die Gothic novel gilt. In "Die Elixiere des Teufels" zieht Hoffmann alle Register mit psychologischer Meisterschaft: von der Wiederkehr der Toten über das Auftauchen eines Doppelgängers bis hin zum Geschlechterfluch. Nicht umsonst gelten Lewis und Hoffmann als unerreichte Altmeister der Gruselliteratur.
Der Mönch Ambrosio, Abt eines Madrider Kapuzinerklosters, verfällt der Sünde und dem Verbrechen, vergewaltigt und tötet, er verkauft seine Seele dem Teufel und wird schließlich, weil seine Verbrechen selbst dem Teufel zuviel sind, nicht in die Hölle, sondern in einen Abgrund der Sierra Morena gestürzt.
Richard III
- 448 Seiten
- 16 Lesestunden
New B-format paperback edition. A definitive new biography of one of British history's most controversial figures, that seeks to bring peace to Richard III's reputation.
This book is part of the TREDITION CLASSICS series, aimed at reviving public domain literature in print. TREDITION supports non-profit literary projects and donates a portion of proceeds to them. By reading a TREDITION CLASSICS book, you help preserve significant works of world literature.
New in paperback - The powerful medieval couple who formed an empire beyond England, and whose children included Richard the Lionheart and King John.
Set in the sinister monastery of The Capuchins in Madrid, The Monk is a violent tale of ambition, murder, and incest. The great struggle between maintaining monastic vows and fulfilling personal ambitions leads its main character, the monk Ambrosio, to temptation and the breaking of his vows, then to sexual obsession and rape, and finally to murder in order to conceal his guilt. Inspired by German horror romanticism and the work of Ann Radcliffe, Lewis produced his masterpiece at the age of 19. It contains many typical Gothic elements - seduction in a monastery, lustful monks, evil Abbesses, bandits, and beautiful heroines. But, as the Introduction to this new edition shows, Lewis also played with convention, ranging from gruesome realism to social comedy, and even parodied the genre in which he was writing
The Anaconda
- 54 Seiten
- 2 Lesestunden
Matthew Gregory Lewis, known as "Monk" Lewis, was a prominent English novelist and dramatist celebrated for his contributions to Gothic horror, particularly with his 1796 novel, The Monk. Beyond writing, he had a diverse career as a diplomat, politician, and estate owner in Jamaica. His education in modern languages and experiences abroad shaped his literary voice. Influenced by notable figures like Ann Radcliffe and William Godwin, Lewis's works explore dark themes, establishing him as a key figure in the Gothic genre alongside contemporaries like Mary Shelley.
Matthew Gregory Lewis, known for his contributions to Gothic horror, gained fame with his novel The Monk. His diverse career included roles as a diplomat, politician, and estate owner in Jamaica. Despite his father's aspirations for him to pursue diplomacy, Lewis developed a passion for writing, influenced by contemporaries like Ann Radcliffe and William Godwin. His works reflect the dark themes and psychological depth characteristic of the Gothic genre, positioning him alongside notable authors such as Mary Shelley and Charles Robert Maturin.
