Carmen Ariza by Charles Francis Stocking

"Carmen Ariza" by Charles Francis Stocking is a novel written in the early 20th century. The book appears to explore themes of duty, faith, and internal struggle through the life of its central character, Josè de Rincón, a young man caught between familial expectations and his own evolving beliefs as he engages deeply with the Church and the weight of his heritage. At the start of the novel, we are introduced to Josè, a young priest in Cartagena grappling with complex feelings of despair and questioning the doctrines of the Church. He feels a deep conflict between his role within the institution and his desire for a more profound understanding of faith, particularly in light of his personal struggles and the teachings of Christ. The opening chapters delve into Josè's introspection, and the narrative sets the stage for his tumultuous journey through the tensions of loyalty to tradition versus the search for truth and personal integrity, hinting at the broader conflicts he will face throughout the book. (This is an automatically generated summary.)

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Author Stocking, Charles Francis, 1873-
Title Carmen Ariza
Credits Produced by Roger Frank and the Online Distributed
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Reading Level Reading ease score: 73.7 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read.
Language English
LoC Class PS: Language and Literatures: American and Canadian literature
Subject Religion -- Fiction
Category Text
eBook-No. 30312
Release Date
Last Update Nov 27, 2024
Copyright Public domain in the USA.
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