The Nun by Denis Diderot

or Memoirs of a Nun

The book is a provocative exploration of the plight of a young woman forced into a convent against her will in the 18th century. Through her eyes, readers experience the harsh realities and hypocrisies of monastic life. Her struggles with faith, sexuality, and personal freedom are chronicled as she fights to escape her oppressive surroundings. The narrative serves as a critique of religious institutions and the social conventions of the time.

The 1358th greatest book of all time


Published
1796
Nationality
French
Type
Fiction
Pages
Unknown
Words
70,000
Original Language
French
Alternate Titles
La Religieuse

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