The Fatal Revenge; Or, The Family of Montorio
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| Management number | 201804923 | Release Date | 2025/10/08 | List Price | $10.60 | Model Number | 201804923 | ||
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Fatal Revenge; Or,the Family of Montorio is a Gothic romance novel by Charles Maturin, published under the pseudonym Dennis Jasper Murphy. Despite its humble beginnings, it is considered a masterpiece of Gothic romance and explores themes of loyalty, fantasy, and fate. Sir Walter Scott supported Maturin's efforts and encouraged him to pursue a career as a writer.
Format: Hardback
Length: 518 pages
Publication date: 15 February 2022
Publisher: West Margin Press
Fatal Revenge; Or,the Family of Montorio is a novel written by Charles Maturin in 1807. Published under the pseudonym Dennis Jasper Murphy, it marked Maturin's debut as a writer. Despite receiving limited attention from critics and readers, the book caught the eye of Sir Walter Scott, who recognized Maturin's potential and provided support and encouragement for his writing career.
Despite its modest beginnings, Fatal Revenge; Or,the Family of Montorio is now regarded as a masterpiece of Gothic romance. The novel vividly portrays the haunting atmosphere of the Montorio family's palaces, where monks, magicians, alchemists, and astrologers roamed. In a country deeply immersed in superstition, the House of Montorio stood out for its weak and gloomy credulity.
In 1697, during the siege of Barcelona, two brothers of mysterious origin, who fought bravely and gained the respect of their fellow officers, find themselves among the dead. Their commander, familiar with their names, country, and misfortunes, begins to recount the story of their cursed family.
Fatal Revenge; Or,the Family of Montorio delves into themes of loyalty, fantasy, and fate. The novel explores the intricate relationships between the Montorio family members, their struggles, and the dark forces that surround them. With its beautifully designed cover and professionally typeset manuscript, this edition of Charles Maturin's Fatal Revenge; Or,the Family of Montorio is a classic of Irish literature reimagined for modern readers.
Dimension: 203 x 127 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781513132945
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