Charles Robert Maturin
Charles Robert Maturin was an Irish Protestant clergyman and a writer of Gothic plays and novels. He is best known for his novel 'Melmoth the Wanderer'.
Books
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1. Melmoth the Wanderer
A Tale
"Melmoth the Wanderer" is a gothic novel that tells the story of John Melmoth, a man who sells his soul to the devil for 150 extra years of life, and spends that time wandering the earth in search of someone who will take over the pact for him. The narrative is a complex series of nested stories, told by many different characters, and it explores themes of guilt, redemption, and the inherent evil of mankind.
The 436th Greatest Book of All Time -
2. Bertram
The Castle of St. Aldobrand
The novel is a Gothic tale that follows the tragic story of a disgraced monk named Bertram, who returns to England after being presumed dead. Consumed by vengeance and despair, Bertram becomes entangled in a web of dark schemes and forbidden love, ultimately leading to his moral and spiritual downfall. Set against a backdrop of mysterious castles and stormy landscapes, the narrative explores themes of betrayal, redemption, and the destructive power of unchecked ambition, culminating in a dramatic and haunting conclusion.
The 6202nd Greatest Book of All Time -
3. The Albigenses
A Romance
Set against the backdrop of the Albigensian Crusade in 13th-century France, the story weaves a complex tapestry of romance, religious conflict, and supernatural elements. It follows the intertwined fates of various characters, including noble knights, heretics, and mysterious figures, as they navigate a world fraught with danger and intrigue. The narrative explores themes of faith, power, and human frailty, while vividly depicting the brutal realities of medieval warfare and the fervent zeal of the crusaders. Through its rich historical detail and gothic atmosphere, the book delves into the moral ambiguities and personal struggles of its characters amidst a tumultuous period in history.
The 6202nd Greatest Book of All Time -
4. The Fatal Revenge
The 9707th Greatest Book of All Time
