La confession d'un abbé by Louis Ulbach
"La confession d'un abbé" by Louis Ulbach is a novel written during the late 19th century. The story unfolds around an intriguing premise that revolves around a warning of an impending crime, with the central character being Louis Herment, a mysterious figure who seeks to prevent a marriage he believes to be illicit and harmful. Through a complex interplay of motivations and societal expectations, the narrative promises a deep exploration of moraldilemmas and personal anguish. At the start of the novel, we are introduced to M. Barbier, the young under-secretary of state, who receives an unexpected visitor, the enigmatic Louis Herment. Herment comes to denounce what he perceives as a grave crime about to be committed—marrying a young girl, Marie-Louise de Thorvilliers, to a man he deems unworthy. As he passionately articulates his concerns about the potential suffering of the innocent girl at the hands of a notorious debauchee, the layers of his backstory begin to unravel, hinting at personal stakes tied to the situation. The opening effectively establishes suspense and curiosity, drawing readers into this moral confrontation that raises questions about justice, familial duty, and the nature of sacrifice. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Author | Ulbach, Louis, 1822-1889 |
|---|---|
| Title | La confession d'un abbé |
| Note | Reading ease score: 80.7 (6th grade). Easy to read. |
| Credits | Produced by Carlo Traverso, Eric Vautier and the Online Distributed Proofreaders Europe at http://dp.rastko.net. This file was produced from images generously made available by the Bibliothèque nationale de France (BnF/Gallica) |
| Language | French |
| LoC Class | PQ: Language and Literatures: Romance literatures: French, Italian, Spanish, Portuguese |
| Subject | French fiction -- 19th century |
| Category | Text |
| EBook-No. | 17643 |
| Release Date | Jan 31, 2006 |
| Copyright Status | Public domain in the USA. |
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