Abbe Mouret's Transgression by Émile Zola

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Author Zola, Émile, 1840-1902
Translator Vizetelly, Ernest Alfred, 1853-1922
Uniform Title La faute de l'abbé Mouret. English
Title Abbe Mouret's Transgression
Note Wikipedia page about this book: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/La_Faute_de_l%27Abb%C3%A9_Mouret
Note Reading ease score: 79.6 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read.
Credits Dagny and David Widger
Summary "Abbé Mouret's Transgression" by Émile Zola is a novel written in the late 19th century, part of Zola’s significant "Rougon-Macquart" series. The book explores the conflict between religious duty and natural instinct, centering on the main character, Abbé Serge Mouret, who grapples with his role as a priest in a rural village in Provence, particularly the struggle between the celibacy imposed by the Church and his burgeoning desires. The opening portion of the novel introduces us to the daily life of Abbé Mouret and the backdrop of his parish, Les Artaud, featuring the animated exchanges between him and his housekeeper, La Teuse, as well as glimpses of his innocent sister, Desirée. The priest’s routine is depicted with both humor and poignancy, showcasing his spiritual devotion alongside his growing awareness of the surrounding natural world. The descriptions provide a vivid sense of place, hinting at the tensions to come as the Abbé's encounters with the villagers and his unresolved feelings are foreshadowed, laying the groundwork for a deeper exploration of faith, love, and human desires in a stark rural setting. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Language English
LoC Class PQ: Language and Literatures: Romance literatures: French, Italian, Spanish, Portuguese
Subject Clergy -- Fiction
Subject France -- Fiction
Subject Catholics -- Fiction
Subject Sin -- Christianity -- Fiction
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EBook-No. 14200
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Most Recently Updated Jun 8, 2021
Copyright Status Public domain in the USA.
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