Charles Robert Maturin
Charles Robert Maturin (1782–1824) was an Irish clergyman and writer, best known for his Gothic novel 'Melmoth the Wanderer'. Maturin's work, which often includes themes of horror and the supernatural, was part of the larger Romantic movement, and he has been cited as an influence on later writers in the Gothic tradition.
Books
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1. Melmoth the Wanderer
"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.
