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Maturin, Charles Robert
1780
1824
Maturin, R. C.
Murphy, Dennis Jasper
Murphy, Denis Jasper
Melmoth the Wanderer, Vol. 3
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"Melmoth the Wanderer, Vol. 3" by Charles Robert Maturin is a gothic novel written in the early 19th century. This installment unfolds the tale of Melmoth, a character associated with dark themes of sacrifice, religious identity, and personal despair, as he intermingles with others seeking refuge or grappling with deep moral dilemmas, particularly amidst the backdrop of the Inquisition. The narrative blends psychological horror with existential questions, exploring the human condition and faith. The opening of the volume sets a tense scene as a man stumbles into a dark, mysterious chamber adorned with unsettling sacrificial objects. He witnesses an intense discussion between a father and son, touching upon themes of identity, faith, and persecution, notably featuring a desperate call to the Jewish heritage that the father urges his son to embrace amid the Catholic Inquisition's looming threat. The confusion and fear of the characters are palpable as the father pleads for his son to reject falsehood and acknowledge their true faith. Meanwhile, as the situation escalates, the interjection of a third character—a fugitive from the Inquisition—introduces an element of direct peril, setting the stage for ensuing actions in a dangerous milieu. Thus, the opening portion efficiently constructs a suspenseful atmosphere filled with intrigue, moral conflict, and a looming sense of doom destined to plague the characters in their intertwined fates. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Reading ease score: 59.7 (10th to 12th grade). Somewhat difficult to read.
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