A Fair Penitent by Wilkie Collins
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"A Fair Penitent" by Wilkie Collins is a novella that first appeared in Charles Dickens' magazine, "Household Words," in the mid-19th century, specifically in 1857. It belongs to the genre of literary fiction and explores themes of redemption, morality, and the complexities of human nature. Set against the backdrop of 18th century France, it tells the story of a woman's journey from a life of pleasure as an actress to a devoted
life as a Carmelite nun. The narrative centers around Mademoiselle Gautier, whose life experiences shape her profound conversion. Initially known for her beauty, talent, and tumultuous relationships with various influential men, Gautier's heart becomes particularly entangled with an actor named Quinault Dufresne. However, after experiencing heartbreak and disillusionment, she seeks change and retreats from her former life. Through her reflections and spiritual struggles, she documents her transformation, highlighting her deep emotional turmoil and her sincere pursuit of penitence and connection with God. Despite societal pressures and conflicts with her past—symbolized through rituals of flagellation and her decision to enter the convent—Gautier ultimately embraces a life of humility, service, and a steadfast commitment to her newfound faith. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Author | Collins, Wilkie, 1824-1889 |
|---|---|
| Title | A Fair Penitent |
| Credits | Produced by Christopher Hapka, and David Widger |
| Reading Level | Reading ease score: 63.2 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read. |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | PR: Language and Literatures: English literature |
| Subject | Conversion -- Fiction |
| Subject | English fiction |
| Subject | Nuns -- Fiction |
| Category | Text |
| eBook-No. | 2006 |
| Release Date | Dec 1, 1999 |
| Last Update | Feb 26, 2021 |
| Copyright | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 490 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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