The Italian Monk: A Play, In Three Acts (1797) is a dramatic work by the English playwright James Boaden. Set in Italy during the 16th century, the play tells the story of a young monk named Ambrosio who falls from grace after succumbing to the temptations of the flesh. Ambrosio's downfall is precipitated by the arrival of a beautiful young woman named Matilda, who seduces him and leads him down a path of sin and depravity. Along the way, Ambrosio...