Melmoth the Wanderer
Melmoth the Wanderer

Author: Charles Robert Maturin

Publisher: Theclassics.Us

Published: 2013-09

Total Pages: 78

ISBN-13: 9781230288437

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This historic book may have numerous typos and missing text. Purchasers can usually download a free scanned copy of the original book (without typos) from the publisher. Not indexed. Not illustrated. 1892 edition. Excerpt: ... --"Ask what thou wilt, and it shall be granted to thee, even to the half of my kingdom." The Mortimers asked only for their own, --and being thus more reasonable, both in their expectations and demands, than most other applicants at that period, they succeeded in obtaining what they required. "Thus Mrs Margaret Mortimer (so unmarried females were named at the date of the narrative) was again acknowledged as the wealthy and noble heiress of the Castle. Numerous invitations were sent to her to visit the court, which, though recommended by letters from divers of the court-ladies, who had been acquainted, traditionally at least, with her family, and enforced by a letter from Catherine of Braganza, written by her own hand, in which she acknowledged the obligations of the king to the house of Mortimer, were steadily rejected by the high-minded heiress of its honours and its spirit. --"From these towers," said she to Mrs Ann, "my grandfather led forth his vassals and tenants in aid of his king, --to these towers he led what was left of them back, when the royal cause seemed lost for ever. Here he lived and died for his sovereign, -- and here will I live and die. And I feel that I shall do more effectual service to his Majesty, by residing on my estates, and protecting my tenants, and repairing,"--she added with a smile, --" even with my needle, the rents made in the banners of our house by many a Puritan's bullet, than if I flaunted it in Hyde-Park in my glass coach, or masqueraded it all night in that of1 St James's, even though I were sure to encounter the Duchess of Cleveland on one side, and Louise de Querouaille on the other, --fitter place for them than me."--And so saying, Mrs Margaret Mortimer resumed her tapestry work. Mrs Ann looked at her...

Melmoth the Wanderer (Volume 3)
Melmoth the Wanderer (Volume 3)

Author: Charles Robert Maturin

Publisher: Alpha Edition

Published: 2023-02-28

Total Pages: 0

ISBN-13: 9789356894815

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Melmoth the Wanderer (Volume 3), has been acknowledged as a major work throughout human history, and we have taken precautions to assure its preservation by republishing this book in a modern manner for both present and future generations. This book has been completely retyped, revised, and reformatted. The text is readable and clear because these books are not created from scanned copies.

Melmoth the Wanderer (Lock and Key Version)
Melmoth the Wanderer (Lock and Key Version)

Author: Charles Robert Maturin

Publisher: Createspace Independent Publishing Platform

Published: 2018-07-26

Total Pages: 40

ISBN-13: 9781724314062

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Melmoth the Wanderer (Lock and Key Version) by Charles Robert Maturin Melmoth the Wanderer is an 1820 Gothic novel by Irish playwright, novelist and clergyman Charles Robert Maturin. The novel's title character is a scholar who sold his soul to the devil in exchange for 150 extra years of life, and searches the world for someone who will take over the pact for him, in a manner reminiscent of the Wandering Jew. The novel is composed of a series of nested stories-within-stories, gradually revealing the story of Melmoth's life. The novel offers social commentary on early-19th-century England, and denounces Roman Catholicism in favour of the virtues of Protestantism. Synopsis: John Melmoth, a student in Dublin, visits his dying uncle. He finds a portrait of a mysterious ancestor called "Melmoth"; the portrait is dated 1646. At his uncle's funeral, John is told an old family story about a stranger called Stanton who arrived looking for 'Melmoth the Traveller' decades earlier. We are delighted to publish this classic book as part of our extensive Classic Library collection. Many of the books in our collection have been out of print for decades, and therefore have not been accessible to the general public. The aim of our publishing program is to facilitate rapid access to this vast reservoir of literature, and our view is that this is a significant literary work, which deserves to be brought back into print after many decades. The contents of the vast majority of titles in the Classic Library have been scanned from the original works. To ensure a high quality product, each title has been meticulously hand curated by our staff. Our philosophy has been guided by a desire to provide the reader with a book that is as close as possible to ownership of the original work. We hope that you will enjoy this wonderful classic work, and that for you it becomes an enriching experience.

Melmoth the Wanderer
Melmoth the Wanderer

Author: Charles Maturin

Publisher: Graphic Arts Books

Published: 2021-05-21

Total Pages: 463

ISBN-13: 1513287842

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Melmoth the Wanderer (1820) is a novel by Charles Maturin. Written toward the end of Maturin’s life, Melmoth the Wanderer was the author’s fifth and most successful novel. Inspired by the story of the Wandering Jew and the Faustian legend, the novel is a powerful Gothic romance divided into nested stories, each one delving deeper into the mystery of Melmoth’s life. Often interpreted for its criticisms of 19th century Britain and the Catholic Church, Melmoth the Wanderer is considered one of the greatest novels of the Romantic era. Following a lead from a story told at his uncle’s funeral, John Melmoth, a student from Dublin, begins an obsessive search into his family’s mysterious past. Little is known about the man called “Melmoth the Traveller.” A portrait dated 1646 suggests that he has been dead for over a century. Despite this, he discovers a manuscript from a stranger named Stanton who claims to have seen Melmoth on several occasions over the past few decades. John tracks him down and finds him at a mental institution, where he was placed when his obsession with Melmoth was deemed insanity. Disturbed, John burns the portrait and attempts to put his questions behind him. Soon, he begins having visions of his own. Melmoth the Wanderer is a story of mystery and terror that engages with timeless themes of faith, fantasy, and the thin line between dreams and life. With a beautifully designed cover and professionally typeset manuscript, this edition of Charles Maturin’s Melmoth the Wanderer is a classic of Irish literature reimagined for modern readers.

Melmoth the Wanderer (Volume 4)
Melmoth the Wanderer (Volume 4)

Author: Charles Robert Maturin

Publisher: Alpha Edition

Published: 2023-02-28

Total Pages: 0

ISBN-13: 9789356894808

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Melmoth the Wanderer (Volume 4), has been acknowledged as a major work throughout human history, and we have taken precautions to assure its preservation by republishing this book in a modern manner for both present and future generations. This book has been completely retyped, revised, and reformatted. The text is readable and clear because these books are not created from scanned copies.