The Abbé Mouret's Sin
Condition: SECONDHAND
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Author: Emile Zola; Translated by Alec Brown
Binding: Hardback
Published: Elek Books, 1957
Condition:
Book: Good
Jacket: Worn/faded, no tears
Pages: Yellowed, price clipped
Markings: No markings
Emile Zola's "The Abbé Mouret's Sin" is a powerful work of naturalistic fiction that plunges into the psychological and spiritual turmoil of a young priest. Set against the lush, almost pagan backdrop of a neglected garden, the novel chronicles Serge Mouret's struggle between his vows of celibacy and an awakening to carnal love after a period of amnesia. Zola masterfully illustrates the conflict between religious dogma and the overwhelming forces of nature and human desire, presenting a vivid portrayal of passion, innocence, and the oppressive weight of societal and ecclesiastical expectations. This compelling narrative offers a profound examination of faith, sensuality, and the human condition.
Author: Emile Zola; Translated by Alec Brown
Binding: Hardback
Published: Elek Books, 1957
Condition:
Book: Good
Jacket: Worn/faded, no tears
Pages: Yellowed, price clipped
Markings: No markings
Emile Zola's "The Abbé Mouret's Sin" is a powerful work of naturalistic fiction that plunges into the psychological and spiritual turmoil of a young priest. Set against the lush, almost pagan backdrop of a neglected garden, the novel chronicles Serge Mouret's struggle between his vows of celibacy and an awakening to carnal love after a period of amnesia. Zola masterfully illustrates the conflict between religious dogma and the overwhelming forces of nature and human desire, presenting a vivid portrayal of passion, innocence, and the oppressive weight of societal and ecclesiastical expectations. This compelling narrative offers a profound examination of faith, sensuality, and the human condition.