La Femme Abbé by Sylvain Maréchal
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"La Femme Abbé" by Sylvain Maréchal is a novel written in the early 19th century. The narrative revolves around Agathe, a young woman deeply enamored with a priest named Saint-Almont, who struggles with his own past love. The story unfolds through a series of letters, showcasing Agathe's emotional turmoil and her unconventional quest for love in a world where societal norms strictly separate women from the clergy. The opening of the novel
introduces Agathe as she writes to her friend Zoé, expressing her anticipation for attending the first mass of Saint-Almont. She is captivated not only by his priestly duties but also by the personal struggles he faces due to unrequited love. Agathe’s fascination with Saint-Almont leads her to attend his masses regularly, revealing her growing affection for him and her desire for a connection that transcends their respective societal roles. Through her letters, readers gain insight into Agathe's inner thoughts, her conflicts, and the challenges posed by her passionate yet unattainable love, setting the stage for a compelling exploration of emotions, faith, and societal constraints. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Author | Maréchal, Sylvain, 1750-1803 |
|---|---|
| Title | La Femme Abbé |
| Credits |
Produced by Laurent Vogel, Hugo Voisard, Christine P. Travers and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at www.pgdp.net |
| Reading Level | Reading ease score: 81.5 (6th grade). Easy to read. |
| Language | French |
| LoC Class | PQ: Language and Literatures: Romance literatures: French, Italian, Spanish, Portuguese |
| Subject | Impersonation -- Fiction |
| Subject | French fiction -- 19th century |
| Subject | Catholic Church -- France -- Fiction |
| Subject | Women -- France -- Social conditions -- Fiction |
| Category | Text |
| eBook-No. | 23098 |
| Release Date | Oct 20, 2007 |
| Copyright | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 6645 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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