Melmoth the Wanderer
Melmoth the Wanderer by Charles Maturin is a significant work in the Gothic novel tradition, published by OUP Oxford on June 12, 2008. This edition spans 592 pages and is presented in English. The narrative follows a tormented villain who seeks a victim to free him from a fatal pact with the devil, showcasing Maturin’s unique storytelling style that transitions between various settings, including rural Ireland, an idyllic Indian island, and the dungeons of the Spanish Inquisition.
Readers will encounter a complex exploration of themes within this classic fiction piece, as Maturin’s narrative structure intensifies the Gothic elements throughout the story. The book’s journey through diverse locales and psychological depths invites readers to engage with its rich tapestry of horror and moral dilemmas. This edition is part of the Oxford World’s Classics series, which is known for providing accurate texts along with scholarly features that enhance the reading experience.
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Written by an eccentric Anglican curate, Melmoth the Wanderer (1820) brought the terrors of the Gothic novel to a new fever pitch of intensity. Its tormented villain seeks a victim to release from his fatal pact with the devil, and Maturin’s bizarre narrative structure whirls the reader from rural Ireland to an idyllic Indian island, from a London madhouse to the dungeons of the Spanish inquisition. ABOUT THE SERIES: For over 100 years Oxford World’s Classics has made available the widest range of literature from around the globe. Each affordable volume reflects Oxford’s commitment to scholarship, providing the most accurate text plus a wealth of other valuable features, including expert introductions by leading authorities, helpful notes to clarify the text, up-to-date bibliographies for further study, and much more.
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