{"product_id":"melmoth-the-wanderer-9781513282824","title":"Melmoth the Wanderer","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eMelmoth the Wanderer\u003c\/i\u003e (1820) is a novel by Charles Maturin. Written toward the end of Maturin’s life, \u003ci\u003eMelmoth the Wanderer\u003c\/i\u003e 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, \u003ci\u003eMelmoth the Wanderer\u003c\/i\u003e 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. \u003ci\u003eMelmoth the Wanderer\u003c\/i\u003e is a story of mystery and terror that engages with timeless themes of faith, fantasy, and the thin line between dreams and life. This edition of Charles Maturin’s \u003ci\u003eMelmoth the Wanderer\u003c\/i\u003e is a classic of Irish literature reimagined for modern readers.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eSince our inception in 2020, \u003cb\u003eMint Editions\u003c\/b\u003e has kept sustainability and innovation at the forefront of our mission. Each and every Mint Edition title gets a fresh, professionally typeset manuscript and a dazzling new cover, all while maintaining the integrity of the original book.\u003c\/p\u003e\n \n\u003cp\u003eWith thousands of titles in our collection, we aim to spotlight diverse public domain works to help them find modern audiences. Mint Editions celebrates a breadth of literary works, curated from both canonical and overlooked classics from writers around the globe.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Charles Maturin","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48285802168571,"sku":"9781513282824","price":14.94,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0779\/3917\/9771\/files\/CoreSourceHub_036f327e-5216-49e3-af66-2eef0f26c23b.jpg?v=1771453580","url":"https:\/\/indiepubs.com\/products\/melmoth-the-wanderer-9781513282824","provider":"IndiePubs","version":"1.0","type":"link"}