The Albigenses, Works of Charles Robert Maturin, Vol. 6 (Hardcover)

Charles Robert Maturin's last novel, The Albigenses (1824), a historical romance of the early 13th century, is a rich tale of the conflict between the Catholic church and the Albigenses, a heretical sect centered in Languedoc. Its historical background does little to inhibit Maturin's strong penchant for extravagant scenes of violence, horror, and vivid evocations of nature at its least benign. His many characters people a well-plotted story of impressive density-the heroine, Genevieve, kind hearted, bold, true to her creed; the ruthless bishop of Toulouse; churchmen and women, of varying degrees of piety; maniacal harridans, formidable outlaws, and knights in armor. The Albigenses received, in general, better reviews than most of his other works, mainly because of its relatively reduced emphasis on blasphemous doings, but the reputation of Melmoth the Wanderer soon overshadowed it. This new edition of The Albigenses aspires to renew interest in the Irish master's final elaborate and engrossing tale.

General

Imprint:	Lulu.Com
Country of origin:	United States
Release date:	April 2017
Authors:	Charles Robert Maturin
Dimensions:	229 x 152 x 44mm (L x W x T)
Format:	Hardcover - Sewn / Cloth over boards / With dust jacket
Pages:	740
ISBN-13:	978-1-387-06341-3
Categories:	Books > Fiction > General & literary fiction > Modern fiction
LSN:	1-387-06341-3
Barcode:	9781387063413

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