Fatal Revenge; or, The Family of Montorio.: A Romance: 1
A restored public domain gothic romance by Charles Robert Maturin featuring Lorenzo Vallombrosa and the Montorio family.
Maturin crafted this text to explore themes of vengeance and dark desire within a gothic framework. The story centers on Lorenzo Vallombrosa’s interaction with the Montorio family, whose mysterious nature drives the plot. Scholars have identified this work as culturally important, ensuring its survival in modern print. The publisher notes that the book is part of the knowledge base of civilization. This edition makes the text generally available to the public, supporting preservation efforts for works that might otherwise be lost.
This work is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. Scholars selected it for its cultural importance. It resides in the public domain in the United States and possibly other nations, allowing free distribution and preservation by publishers like Legare Street Press.
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This volume suits readers interested in classic gothic traditions and supernatural fiction who wish to explore the subgenre's roots. Those seeking a preserved artifact of literary history will appreciate Maturin’s vivid prose and haunting imagery, which construct a thrilling atmosphere sustaining tension throughout the text. While modern pacing or contemporary settings may feel less appealing, this book offers a direct look into early nineteenth-century romantic horror conventions through specific narrative choices. It is ideal for those valuing cultural importance and the survival of texts that might otherwise be lost, providing access to a public domain work selected by scholars for its significance to civilization’s knowledge base.
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Maturin crafts this text to explore themes of vengeance and dark desire within a gothic framework. The narrative traces Lorenzo Vallombrosa’s entanglement with the vengeful Montorio lineage, highlighting his struggle to escape their influence while facing his own destructive impulses. Maturin employs vivid prose and haunting imagery to construct a thrilling atmosphere that sustains tension throughout the text. This work is culturally important, ensuring its survival in modern print for general public access. It belongs to the public domain, allowing free distribution without copyright restrictions. The book remains a preserved artifact of literary history, offering readers a direct look into early nineteenth-century romantic horror conventions through Maturin’s specific narrative choices and atmospheric construction.
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