| Author |
La Brète, Jean de, 1854-1945 |
| Title |
Ames inconnues : Notes intimes d'un séminariste
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| Original Publication |
France: Calmann Lévy, 1911.
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| Note |
Reading ease score: 67.6 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read.
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| Credits |
René Galluvot (This book was produced from images made available by the HathiTrust Digital Library.)
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| Summary |
"Ames inconnues: Notes intimes d'un séminariste" by Jean de La Brète is a memoir written in the early 20th century. The book offers a glimpse into the life of Auguste Merlet, a young seminarian, as he navigates the challenges of his spiritual vocation, depicting his thoughts and feelings over his formative years in a seminary setting. This work likely touches on themes of faith, sacrifice, and personal growth within the confines of a strict religious environment. The opening of the memoir introduces readers to Auguste Merlet’s early experiences at the grand seminary, where his idealism and spirituality begin to blossom amidst the challenges of strict rules and a rigorous schedule. We learn about his background, the loss of his mother, and his deep aspirations towards priesthood, as he seeks to reconcile his independent spirit with the austere demands of the seminary life. Through his intimate notes, he vividly expresses his initial struggles with fear, discouragement, and the imperative of rigorous obedience, while hinting at the joys and profound spiritual awakenings that accompany his journey. His reflections set the stage for a detailed exploration of the inner workings of faith, self-discipline, and the search for divine connection amidst the pressures of ecclesiastical life. (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 |
Merlet, Auguste, 1887-1909
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| Subject |
Religious biography
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| Category |
Text |
| EBook-No. |
70071 |
| Release Date |
Feb 19, 2023 |
| Copyright Status |
Public domain in the USA. |
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