Matthew Lewis | |
|---|---|
 Portrait by George Lethbridge Saunders, c. 1800 | |
| Member of Parliament for Hindon | |
| In office 1796–1802 | |
| Preceded by | James Adams |
| Succeeded by | John Pedley |
| Personal details | |
| Born | Matthew Gregory Lewis 9 July 1775 London, England |
| Died | 14/16 May 1818 (aged 42) |
| Alma mater | Christ Church, Oxford |
| Occupation | Author |
| Writing career | |
| Language | English |
| Nationality | British |
| Genre | Novels |
| Notable works | The Monk |
Matthew Gregory Lewis (9 July 1775 – 14 or 16 May 1818)[1] was an English novelist and dramatist, whose writings are often classified as "Gothic horror". He was frequently referred to as "Monk" Lewis, because of the success of his 1796 Gothic novel The Monk. He also worked as a diplomat, politician and an estate owner in Jamaica.
- ^ "Matthew Lewis". Wordsworth Editions.com. Wordsworth Editions. 2017. Retrieved 14 November 2017.
The exact dates of his death are debated, with some believing it to be 14 May and others, 16 May.