Abbé Mouret's Transgression by Émile Zola
La Faute de l'Abbé Mouret
Set in a small, rural French village, the story follows a young priest who grapples with his faith and desires after being sent to a remote parish. As he becomes enchanted by the lush, Eden-like garden of a nearby estate, he encounters a beautiful woman who awakens forbidden passions within him. Torn between his religious vows and the allure of earthly pleasures, he experiences a profound internal conflict that challenges his beliefs and ultimately leads him on a journey of self-discovery and redemption.
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- 1875
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- 300-400
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