\'My hour is come ...
Influenced by the Gothic romances of the late 18th ce.
The story of his tortured wanderings through the centuries is pieced together through those who have been implored by Melmoth to take over his pact with the devil.
In a satanic bargain, Melmoth exchanges his soul for immortality. the clock of eternity is about to strike, but its knell must be unheard by mortal ears \' Created by an Irish clergyman, Melmoth is one of the most fiendish characters in literature. \'My hour is come ..