Melmoth the Wanderer by Charles Maturin (English) Paperback Book

Description: Melmoth the Wanderer by Charles Maturin, Victor Sage In a satanic bargain, Melmoth exchanges his soul for immortality. This book tells the story of his tortured wanderings through the centuries. FORMAT Paperback LANGUAGE English CONDITION Brand New Publisher Description Melmoth the Wanderer is an archetypal Gothic romanceCreated by an Irish clergyman, Melmoth is one of the most fiendish characters in literature. In a satanic bargain, Melmoth exchanges his soul for immortality. The story of his tortured wanderings through the centuries is pieced together through those who have been implored by Melmoth to take over his pact with the devil. Influenced by the Gothic romances of the late 18th century, Maturins diabolic tale raised the genre to a new and macabre pitch. Its many admirers include Poe, Balzac, Oscar Wilde and Baudelaire. Notes New edition of the archetypal gothic romance, created by an Irish clergyman and featuring one of the most fiendish characters in literature. "A grand satanic creation" Baudelaire. Author Biography Charles Robert Maturin (1782-1824) was born in Dublin and educated at Trinity College. He took orders and worked as a curate in Loughrea and Dublin. Maturin enjoyed literary success with his Gothic novels and a tragedy Bertram (1816). His later plays and fiction, including MELMOTH THE WANDERER, were neglected and he died in poverty. Victor Sage is Reader in Literature in the School of English and American Studies at the University of East Anglia. Details ISBN014044761X Author Victor Sage Short Title MELMOTH THE WANDERER Pages 704 Series Penguin Classics Language English ISBN-10 014044761X ISBN-13 9780140447613 Media Book Format Paperback Imprint Penguin Classics Place of Publication London Country of Publication United Kingdom Illustrations further reading, notes Edition 1st Edited by Victor Sage Birth 1942 DOI 10.1604/9780140447613 UK Release Date 2000-05-25 Publisher Penguin Books Ltd Year 2000 Publication Date 2000-05-25 DEWEY 823.7 Audience General NZ Release Date 2000-07-03 AU Release Date 2000-07-03 Alternative 9780141905174 We've got this At The Nile, if you're looking for it, we've got it. With fast shipping, low prices, friendly service and well over a million items - you're bound to find what you want, at a price you'll love! TheNile_Item_ID:1083709;

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