Matthew Gregory Lewis 's lurid tale of monastic debauchery, black magic and diabolism entitled The Monk (1796) offered the first continental novel to follow the conventions of the Gothic novel. Source: Internet
Classics I may or may not be likely to read: by Charlotte Bronte, Wuthering Heights by Emily Bronte, The Monk by Matthew G. Lewis, The Mysteries of Udolpho by Ann Radcliffe, The Italian by Ann Radcliffe. Source: Internet
Wright (2007) pp 57–73 Sade considered The Monk to be superior to the work of Ann Radcliffe. Source: Internet
The Monk also owns a somewhat cynical horse, which he was allowed to keep because "horses were so cheap to make". Source: Internet
The Monk and the Prioress, on the other hand, while not as corrupt as the Summoner or Pardoner, fall far short of the ideal for their orders. Source: Internet
The Monk then goes off to kill Way due to a misunderstanding. Source: Internet