| Author |
Retté, Adolphe, 1863-1930 |
| Title |
Sous l'Étoile du Matin
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| Original Publication |
Paris: Léon Vannier, 1910.
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| Note |
Reading ease score: 68.4 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read.
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| Credits |
Laurent Vogel (This book was produced from images made available by the HathiTrust Digital Library.)
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| Summary |
"Sous l'Étoile du Matin" by Adolphe Retté is a religious-themed novel written in the early 20th century. The narrative appears to focus on themes of conversion, spirituality, and the influence of faith in everyday life. The story is likely to delve into the internal struggles of its characters, particularly concerning their relationships with God and the challenges they face in living a devout life. The opening portion introduces a dreary village setting where life seems stagnant and weary, representative of a world indifferent to faith. The protagonist encounters a mysterious man in a brown robe, who carries an air of both majesty and sorrow. This man offers an hostie, symbolizing a deeper spiritual truth, to the villagers but is met with scorn and violence, which sets the stage for themes of redemption and the struggle of faith against societal apathy. The protagonist feels an inexplicable pull towards this man, leading to an awakening of faith and an intense emotional reaction. This introduction paves the way for the exploration of conversion and the complexity of living a Christian life in a challenging world. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Language |
French |
| LoC Class |
BX: Philosophy, Psychology, Religion: Christianity: Churches, Church movements
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| Subject |
Lord's Supper -- Catholic Church
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| Category |
Text |
| EBook-No. |
73370 |
| Release Date |
Apr 10, 2024 |
| Copyright Status |
Public domain in the USA. |
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