Matthew Gregory Lewis, commonly known as M. G. Lewis (1775–1818), was a significant figure in Gothic literature during the late 18th century. Lewis's foray into the literary scene was marked by his seminal work, 'The Monk' (1796), which he purportedly penned at the youthful age of nineteen. 'The Monk' stands as a hallmark of Gothic fiction, characterized by its dark and eerie ambiance, complex ant...