
Romantic Tales by Matthew Lewis read by Various Part 3/3 | Full Audio Book
Romantic Tales by Matthew Lewis (1775 - 1818)
Genre(s): Gothic Fiction
Read by: Ben Tucker, Tom Shoesmith, Cbteddy, grass, Christine Rottger, Avanos, salmareads, Inkell, Hannah C, cyndajm, Lauren Fontaine, Douglas Wood in English
Parts:
Chapters:
00:00:00 - 31 - Oberon's Henchman: Book the Second
00:41:55 - 32 - My Uncle's Garret-Window Part 1
01:34:01 - 33 - My Uncle's Garret-Window Part 2
02:28:44 - 34 - Bill Jones; A Tale of Wonder
02:35:55 - 35 - Amorassan; or the Spirit of the Frozen Ocean Chapter I - IV
03:29:11 - 36 - Amorassan; or the Spirit of the Frozen Ocean Chapter V - VIII
04:31:38 - 37 - Amorassan; or the Spirit of the Frozen Ocean Chapter IX - XII
05:18:42 - 38 - Amorassan; or the Spirit of the Frozen Ocean Chapter XIII - XV
Very popular in its day, Romantic Tales is a collection of passionate, thrilling and macabre gothic stories and poems by well-regarded and controversial author Matthew Lewis, creator of the scandalous supernatural gothic novel The Monk. From the haunting medieval gothic of Mistrust; or, Blanche and Osbright to the cruel eco-terror of The Anaconda and from the sweeping fairy tale tinged with dark romanticism The Four Facardins to the exotic gothic fantasy Amorassan; or the Spirit of the Frozen Ocean, this collection of tales will be sure to keep you enthralled for hours! - Summary by Ben Tucker
Video Summary
AI GeneratedThis collection of narratives explores themes of supernatural justice, domestic turmoil, and the conflict between political power and personal virtue. It transitions from tragic fairy tales and voyeuristic family dramas to a sprawling epic about a virtuous vizier's fall and redemption, ultimately emphasizing that true greatness lies in humility and the rectitude of the heart.

