num_pages: 48
description: Melmoth The Wanderer is a gothic novel written by Charles Robert Maturin. The book follows the story of John Melmoth, a scholar who discovers a manuscript detailing the legend of a mysterious figure named Melmoth, who has made a deal with the devil and wanders the earth in search of someone to take his place.As John delves deeper into the manuscript, he becomes obsessed with finding Melmoth and uncovering the truth behind the legend. Along the way, he encounters a cast of characters, each with their own dark secrets and desires.The novel explores themes of guilt, redemption, and the consequences of making deals with the devil. It is a haunting and atmospheric tale that has been praised for its intricate plot, vivid descriptions, and complex characters.First published in 1820, Melmoth The Wanderer has since become a classic of gothic literature and has influenced many writers in the genre. It is a must-read for fans of horror, suspense, and gothic fiction.Stanton was thinking thus, when all power of thought was suspended, by seeing two persons bearing between them the body of a young, and apparently very lovely girl, who had been struck dead by the lightning. Stanton approached, and heard the voices of the bearers repeating, ""There is none who will mourn for her!""This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.
language: English
title: Melmoth The Wanderer
titlecomplete: Melmoth The Wanderer
genres: Classics, Ireland, Fantasy, Gothic, Gothic Horror, Novels, Literature, 19th Century, Fiction, Horror
ratings_count: 4996
series: Melmoth the Wanderer
publisher: Kessinger Publishing