The Monk: A Romance, ft. Hiron Ennes
Workers' Lit · Nov 9, 2026 · 1:17:43
Workers' Lit · Nov 9, 2026 · 1:17:43
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Let's party like it's 1796!
This week we're talking about "The Monk: A Romance," a bizarre little book by Matthew Gregory Lewis, a British fancylad with intense opinions on the French Revolution and Catholicism and some SERIOUS fetishes going on. It tells the story of Ambrosio, a monk confronted with temptation. It gets horny quickly.
We are joined by special guest Hiron Ennes, author of "The Works of Vermin" and "Leech," the former of which we covered on Workers' Lit just a few months back! They're a fantastic writer and certified freak-enjoyer, and this book has plenty of freaks to adore.
Want even more Monk-talk? Support Workers' Lit on Patreon and listen to us chat further with Hiron about the wild mind of Matthew Gregory Lewis, including a bizarre subplot featuring a nun ghost and Dean Winchester in he was an antisemitic caricature.
https://www.hironennes.com/
Go check out our episode covering Hiron Ennes' "The Works of Vermin"
https://www.patreon.com/WorkersLit/posts/works-of-vermin-166931288
