The Priest and the Acolyte by John Francis Bloxam
"The Priest and the Acolyte" by John Francis Bloxam is a controversial novella written in the late 19th century. This work explores complex themes of forbidden love and moral conflict within the confines of a religious backdrop, focusing on the tumultuous relationship between a priest and his young acolyte. The narrative is set during a time when societal norms were much stricter regarding such relationships, which adds layers of tension and tragedyto the story. The plot revolves around Ronald Heatherington, a young priest grappling with his feelings for Wilfred, a beautiful 14-year-old acolyte. As their bond intensifies, they share moments of deep affection that challenge the priest's commitment to his vocation and the conventions of society. Together, they navigate their passionate relationship in secret, both elated and tortured by their love. However, the story takes a dark turn when their closeness attracts scrutiny, leading to a confrontation with the outside world that threatens to expose them. Ultimately, the novella culminates in a tragic ending, questioning the nature of love, sin, and societal judgment against the backdrop of religious fervor. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Author | Bloxam, John Francis, 1873-1928 |
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| Commentator | Mason, Stuart, 1872-1927 |
| Title | The Priest and the Acolyte With an Introductory Protest by Stuart Mason |
| Note | Reading ease score: 77.6 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read. |
| Credits | Produced by M.K., David Wilson and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net (This book was produced from images made available by the HathiTrust Digital Library.) |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | PR: Language and Literatures: English literature |
| Subject | Catholic Church -- Clergy -- Sexual behavior -- Fiction |
| Subject | Homosexuality -- Fiction |
| Category | Text |
| EBook-No. | 60229 |
| Release Date | Sep 3, 2019 |
| Copyright Status | Public domain in the USA. |
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