The Monk
By Matthew Lewis
Thursday, April 2nd
The Monk is a landmark Gothic novel that explores the tension between outward virtue and hidden corruption in a society shaped by rigid moral and religious authority. Set in a dark, atmospheric world of monasteries, prisons, and secret chambers, it examines how repression, temptation, and power can distort human behavior. The novel blends psychological intensity with elements of the supernatural and the sensational, pushing the boundaries of what fiction of its time dared to depict. At its core, it raises unsettling questions about hypocrisy, desire, and the consequences of unchecked ambition, making it both provocative and enduringly influential.
For a copy of this book contact Mike Morris (mike.morris@thehowe.org)
Books may be checked out by any members of the Upper Valley community!
This book discussion program is HYBRID. We will meet in the library but you may also attend via Zoom. Email Mike at mike.morris@thehowe.org for an invitation or more information.
Horror Stories is a book group that reads contemporary and classic horror novels. We meet the first Thursday of the month, bimonthly.
Where: Howe Library & Zoom
Room: Aldrich Room
When: 6:30pm-7:30pm
