<p>The Monk by Matthew Gregory Lewis is a seminal work of Gothic fiction that delves into themes of temptation, repression, corruption, and the supernatural. Published in 1796, the novel follows Ambrosio, a revered monk in Madrid whose descent into moral ruin is driven by pride, desire, and manipulation. As Ambrosio falls deeper into sin?committing acts of lust, murder, and sacrilege?the story reveals the dangers of unchecked hypocrisy and the fr...