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Melmoth the Wanderer (1820) is a novel by Charles Maturin. Written
toward the end of Maturin's life, Melmoth the Wanderer was the
author's fifth and most successful novel. Inspired by the story of
the Wandering Jew and the Faustian legend, the novel is a powerful
Gothic romance divided into nested stories, each one delving deeper
into the mystery of Melmoth's life. Often interpreted for its
criticisms of 19th century Britain and the Catholic Church, Melmoth
the Wanderer is considered one of the greatest novels of the
Romantic era. Following a lead from a story told at his uncle's
funeral, John Melmoth, a student from Dublin, begins an obsessive
search into his family's mysterious past. Little is known about the
man called "Melmoth the Traveller." A portrait dated 1646 suggests
that he has been dead for over a century. Despite this, he
discovers a manuscript from a stranger named Stanton who claims to
have seen Melmoth on several occasions over the past few decades.
John tracks him down and finds him at a mental institution, where
he was placed when his obsession with Melmoth was deemed insanity.
Disturbed, John burns the portrait and attempts to put his
questions behind him. Soon, he begins having visions of his own.
Melmoth the Wanderer is a story of mystery and terror that engages
with timeless themes of faith, fantasy, and the thin line between
dreams and life. With a beautifully designed cover and
professionally typeset manuscript, this edition of Charles
Maturin's Melmoth the Wanderer is a classic of Irish literature
reimagined for modern readers.
Fatal Revenge; Or, the Family of Montorio (1807) is a novel by
Charles Maturin. Published under the psueudonym Dennis Jasper
Murphy, Fatal Revenge; Or, the Family of Montorio was Maturin's
debut novel. Largely ignored by critics and readers, it managed to
draw attention from Sir Walter Scott, who supported Maturin's
efforts and encouraged him to pursue a career as a writer. Despite
its humble beginnings, Fatal Revenge; Or, the Family of Montorio is
considered a masterpiece of Gothic romance. "Their palaces were
haunted by groups of monks, and magicians, and alchymists, and
astrologers; and amid the most superstitious state of the country
of superstition, the House of Montorio was distinguished by weak
and gloomy credulity." At the siege of Barcelona in 1697, two
brothers of mysterious origin fight bravely and gain the respect of
their fellow officers. When the fighting has ceased, they are
counted among the dead. Gathering his subordinates, their
commandant, "acquainted with their name, and their country, and
their misfortunes," begins to tell the story of their cursed
family. Fatal Revenge; Or, the Family of Montorio is a story of
mystery and terror that engages with timeless themes of loyalty,
fantasy, and fate. With a beautifully designed cover and
professionally typeset manuscript, this edition of Charles
Maturin's Fatal Revenge; Or, the Family of Montorio is a classic of
Irish literature reimagined for modern readers.
Melmoth the Wanderer (1820) is a novel by Charles Maturin. Written
toward the end of Maturin's life, Melmoth the Wanderer was the
author's fifth and most successful novel. Inspired by the story of
the Wandering Jew and the Faustian legend, the novel is a powerful
Gothic romance divided into nested stories, each one delving deeper
into the mystery of Melmoth's life. Often interpreted for its
criticisms of 19th century Britain and the Catholic Church, Melmoth
the Wanderer is considered one of the greatest novels of the
Romantic era. Following a lead from a story told at his uncle's
funeral, John Melmoth, a student from Dublin, begins an obsessive
search into his family's mysterious past. Little is known about the
man called "Melmoth the Traveller." A portrait dated 1646 suggests
that he has been dead for over a century. Despite this, he
discovers a manuscript from a stranger named Stanton who claims to
have seen Melmoth on several occasions over the past few decades.
John tracks him down and finds him at a mental institution, where
he was placed when his obsession with Melmoth was deemed insanity.
Disturbed, John burns the portrait and attempts to put his
questions behind him. Soon, he begins having visions of his own.
Melmoth the Wanderer is a story of mystery and terror that engages
with timeless themes of faith, fantasy, and the thin line between
dreams and life. With a beautifully designed cover and
professionally typeset manuscript, this edition of Charles
Maturin's Melmoth the Wanderer is a classic of Irish literature
reimagined for modern readers.
Fatal Revenge; Or, the Family of Montorio (1807) is a novel by
Charles Maturin. Published under the psueudonym Dennis Jasper
Murphy, Fatal Revenge; Or, the Family of Montorio was Maturin's
debut novel. Largely ignored by critics and readers, it managed to
draw attention from Sir Walter Scott, who supported Maturin's
efforts and encouraged him to pursue a career as a writer. Despite
its humble beginnings, Fatal Revenge; Or, the Family of Montorio is
considered a masterpiece of Gothic romance. "Their palaces were
haunted by groups of monks, and magicians, and alchymists, and
astrologers; and amid the most superstitious state of the country
of superstition, the House of Montorio was distinguished by weak
and gloomy credulity." At the siege of Barcelona in 1697, two
brothers of mysterious origin fight bravely and gain the respect of
their fellow officers. When the fighting has ceased, they are
counted among the dead. Gathering his subordinates, their
commandant, "acquainted with their name, and their country, and
their misfortunes," begins to tell the story of their cursed
family. Fatal Revenge; Or, the Family of Montorio is a story of
mystery and terror that engages with timeless themes of loyalty,
fantasy, and fate. With a beautifully designed cover and
professionally typeset manuscript, this edition of Charles
Maturin's Fatal Revenge; Or, the Family of Montorio is a classic of
Irish literature reimagined for modern readers.
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