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The Nun
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Author : Simonetta Agnello Hornby
language : en
Publisher: Europa Editions
Release Date : 2011-12-27
The Nun written by Simonetta Agnello Hornby and has been published by Europa Editions this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2011-12-27 with Fiction categories.
Winner of the Italian PEN Prize: A tale of illicit love and a girl forced into a convent in the early nineteenth century. 1839, Messina, Italy: Agata is the daughter of an aristocrat, albeit an impoverished one, and she has fallen in love with wealthy Giacomo Lepre. Their families, however, view their romance as unacceptable and tawdry—and when Agata’s father dies, her mother decides to ferry her daughter far away, to Naples, where she hopes to garner a stipend from the king. The only boat leaving Messina that day is captained by young Englishman James Garson. Following a tempestuous passage to Naples, during which Agata confesses her troubles to James, Agata and her mother find themselves rebuffed by the king, and Agata is forced to join a convent. The Benedictine monastery of San Giorgio Stilita is rife with rancor and jealousy, illicit passions and ancient feuds. But Agata remains aloof, devoting herself to the cultivation of medicinal herbs, calmed by the steady rhythms of monastic life. She reads all the books James sends her and follows the news of the various factions struggling to bring unity to Italy. She has accepted her life as a nun, but she is divided between her yearnings for purity and religiosity and her desire to be part of the world. And she is increasingly torn when she realizes that her feelings for James, though he is only a distant presence in her life, have eclipsed those for Lepre . . . “Hornby enriches her story with sensuous details of food, fashion, furnishings, and the rules of an extravagant society, savoring local color and personality quirks.” —Publishers Weekly “An historical novel, a coming-of-age novel, a perfect portrait of family dynamics, The Nun also gives us, in Agata, an unforgettable heroine.” —Gazzetta di Mantova
The Nun
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Author : Denis Diderot
language : en
Publisher: Oxford University Press
Release Date : 2008-09-11
The Nun written by Denis Diderot and has been published by Oxford University Press this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2008-09-11 with Fiction categories.
The seemingly true story of a young girl forced by her parents to enter a convent and take holy orders.
The Nun By M M Sherwood
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Author : Mary Martha Sherwood
language : en
Publisher:
Release Date : 1833
The Nun By M M Sherwood written by Mary Martha Sherwood and has been published by this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 1833 with Anti-Catholicism categories.
The Nun
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Author : Mary Martha Sherwood
language : en
Publisher:
Release Date : 1835
The Nun written by Mary Martha Sherwood and has been published by this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 1835 with Anti-Catholicism categories.
The Nun S Story
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Author : Kathryn Hulme
language : en
Publisher: Boston; Toronto: Little, Brown
Release Date : 1956
The Nun S Story written by Kathryn Hulme and has been published by Boston; Toronto: Little, Brown this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 1956 with Belgium categories.
Novel about a nun who is finally dispensed from her vows because she does not feel that she can quite achieve the abnegation required.
The Nun
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Author : Rene Bazin
language : en
Publisher:
Release Date : 1995-06
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The Nun
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Author : Etienne Lelong
language : en
Publisher: Legare Street Press
Release Date : 2023-07-18
The Nun written by Etienne Lelong and has been published by Legare Street Press this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2023-07-18 with categories.
This insightful work examines the life and work of nuns, both in terms of their individual character and their broader contributions to society. Drawing on extensive research and firsthand observations, Lelong offers readers a fascinating glimpse into a world that has often been misunderstood and underestimated. Whether you are a student of religious studies or simply curious about the lives of these remarkable women, this book is an essential read. This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.
Letters Of The Nun Eshinni
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Author : James C. Dobbins
language : en
Publisher: University of Hawaii Press
Release Date : 2004-09-30
Letters Of The Nun Eshinni written by James C. Dobbins and has been published by University of Hawaii Press this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2004-09-30 with Religion categories.
Eshinni (1182–1268?), a Buddhist nun and the wife of Shinran (1173–1262), the celebrated founder of the True Pure Land, or Shin, school of Buddhism, was largely unknown until the discovery of a collection of her letters in 1921. In this study, James C. Dobbins, a leading scholar of Pure Land Buddhism, has made creative use of these letters to shed new light on life and religion in medieval Japan. He provides a complete translation of the letters and an explication of them that reveals the character and flavor of early Shin Buddhism. Readers will come away with a new perspective on Pure Land scholarship and a vivid image of Eshinni and the world in which she lived. After situating the ideas and practices of Pure Land Buddhism in the context of the actual living conditions of thirteenth-century Japan, Dobbins examines the portrayal of women in Pure Land Buddhism, the great range of lifestyles found among medieval women and nuns, and how they constructed a meaningful religious life amid negative stereotypes. He goes on to analyze aspects of medieval religion that have been omitted in our modern-day account of Pure Land and tries to reconstruct the religious assumptions of Eshinni and Shinran in their own day. A prevailing theme that runs throughout the book is the need to look beyond idealized images of Buddhism found in doctrine to discover the religion as it was lived and practiced. Scholars and students of Buddhism, Japanese history, women’s studies, and religious studies will find much in this engaging work that is thought-provoking and insightful.
The Nun
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Author : Denis Diderot
language : en
Publisher: Newcomb Livraria Press
Release Date :
The Nun written by Denis Diderot and has been published by Newcomb Livraria Press this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on with Philosophy categories.
A new translation of Denis Diderot's 1775 The Nun from the original French manuscript into American English. This edition contains an afterword by the translator on Diderot's philosophic legacy, a timeline of his works and life, and a glossary of philosophic terminology utilized in his works. "The Nun" is a famous novel written by Diderot that tells the story of Suzanne Simonin, a young woman forced into convent life against her will. The work explores themes of religious oppression, personal freedom, and the hypocrisy of the church. Diderot criticizes the rigid and oppressive institutions of his time, shedding light on the mistreatment and abuses suffered by individuals within religious orders. "The Nun" had a significant impact on discussions about the rights and autonomy of women and the need for reform within the Catholic Church. It sparked debates and controversy, with some praising its critique of religious institutions while others condemned it as sacrilegious. Notably, the novel was a favorite of French writer Gustave Flaubert, who greatly admired Diderot's portrayal of the protagonist's struggle against societal constraints.
The Nun Her Character And Work
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Author : Etienne Lelong
language : en
Publisher:
Release Date : 1915
The Nun Her Character And Work written by Etienne Lelong and has been published by this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 1915 with Convents categories.