The Life and Correspondence of M. G. Lewis

<p><i>The Life and Correspondence of M. G. Lewis</i> offers a detailed look into the life and times of Matthew Gregory Lewis (1775-1818) the English novelist and dramatist often referred to as Monk Lewis because of the success of his 1796 Gothic novel The Monk. This compilation first published in 1839 provides invaluable insights into Lewis's literary career and personal life through his extensive correspondence with prominent figures of his era. These letters reveal Lewis's thoughts on literature society and the creative process. This biography sheds light on the man behind the sensational novels and plays that captivated and sometimes scandalized early 19th-century audiences. For scholars and enthusiasts of Gothic literature Romanticism and the history of the English novel this volume is an essential resource providing a comprehensive portrait of a key figure in the literary landscape.</p><p>This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work was reproduced from the original artifact and remains as true to the original work as possible. Therefore you will see the original copyright references library stamps (as most of these works have been housed in our most important libraries around the world) and other notations in the work.</p><p>This work is in the public domain in the United States of America and possibly other nations. Within the United States you may freely copy and distribute this work as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work.</p><p>As a reproduction of a historical artifact this work may contain missing or blurred pages poor pictures errant marks etc. Scholars believe and we concur that this work is important enough to be preserved reproduced and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.</p><br>