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 1362nd 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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