Melmoth the Wanderer, Vol. 2 by Charles Robert Maturin

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Author Maturin, Charles Robert, 1780-1824
Title Melmoth the Wanderer, Vol. 2
Note Reading ease score: 66.5 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read.
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Summary "Melmoth the Wanderer: Vol. 2" by Charles Robert Maturin is a gothic novel written in the early 19th century. This work continues the story of the protagonist, Melmoth, who grapples with issues of existential despair and the moral complexities of freedom and confinement. The narrative delves into themes of religious fanaticism, personal torment, and the supernatural, promising a gripping tale of psychological and spiritual conflict. The opening of the text introduces us to a Spaniard who is deeply affected by the receipt of a letter from his brother, igniting a whirlwind of hope and despair amid his confinement in a convent. As he prepares for the great confession, he meticulously pens down his thoughts and experiences in secret while simultaneously grappling with the suspicions of the convent's residents. Tensions rise as the Superior and other monks question him with increasing severity about what he has been writing, revealing the oppressive atmosphere of paranoia and control within the monastic life. Amid these circumstances, Melmoth becomes embroiled in a struggle for personal autonomy against the backdrop of rigorous religious discipline, hinting at the turmoil and transformation that await him. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Language English
LoC Class PR: Language and Literatures: English literature
Subject Horror tales
Subject Gothic fiction
Subject Immortalism -- Fiction
Subject Paranormal fiction
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EBook-No. 53686
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Copyright Status Public domain in the USA.
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