Melmoth the Wanderer, Vol. 1 by Charles Robert Maturin
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| Author | Maturin, Charles Robert, 1780-1824 |
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| Title | Melmoth the Wanderer, Vol. 1 |
| Note | Reading ease score: 64.0 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read. |
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| Summary | "Melmoth the Wanderer, Vol. 1" by Charles Robert Maturin is a Gothic novel written in the early 19th century. The story begins with John Melmoth, an orphaned student from Trinity College in Dublin, who is called to the aid of his rich, elderly uncle. As John arrives at his uncle's dilapidated estate, he is confronted with the foreboding atmosphere and strange family mysteries that hint at a deeper, darker narrative involving themes of desperation, despair, and perhaps supernatural elements. At the start of the novel, John Melmoth embarks on a journey to bid farewell to his dying uncle, who has led a reclusive and strange life filled with hints of dread. As he approaches the uncle’s home, he remembers their unsettling past together, filled with strict rules and fear of his uncle's temper. The narrative unfolds as John meets various characters, including the ominous housekeeper and an old woman known for her superstitious knowledge. As the dying man begins to speak, his distorted final words hint at a mysterious family legacy tied to a portrait of an enigmatic ancestor. This opening effectively sets the tone for a tale weaving together personal torment and the gothic thriller that unfolds around the figure of Melmoth, hinting at a supernatural curse tied to the family’s history. (This is an automatically generated summary.) |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | PR: Language and Literatures: English literature |
| Subject | Horror tales |
| Subject | Gothic fiction |
| Subject | Immortalism -- Fiction |
| Subject | Paranormal fiction |
| Category | Text |
| EBook-No. | 53685 |
| Release Date | Dec 7, 2016 |
| Copyright Status | Public domain in the USA. |
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