Mariette In Ecstasy by Ron Hansen
The novel centers on a young woman in the early 20th century who joins a convent in upstate New York, where her intense spirituality and mysterious experiences of stigmata both fascinate and disturb the other nuns. As she navigates her new life of religious devotion, the community grapples with questions of faith, doubt, and the authenticity of her mystical experiences. The story delves into the complexities of spiritual fervor, the scrutiny of religious phenomena, and the impact of one individual's experiences on a tight-knit religious community.
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- Published
- 1991
- Nationality
- American
- Length
- Short
- Pages
- 179
- Original Language
- English
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