Charles Robert Maturin: His Life and Works

Published in 1923, 'Charles Robert Maturin: His Life and Works' by Niilo Idman is a biographical study of the influential yet lesser-known writer Charles Robert Maturin, who was active during the Romantic movement. The book delves into Maturin's contributions to Gothic literature, examining his novels and plays while contextualizing his life within the social and political climate of his time. Idman discusses the challenges of compiling this biography, acknowledging gaps in primary sources, and highlights Maturin's literary significance and the influences that shaped his work.