
PERTE ET GAIN. HISTOIRE D’UN CONVERTI
AVERTISSEMENT DE L’AUTEUR
PRÉFACE DU TRADUCTEUR.
PREMIÈRE PARTIE. - CHAPITRE PREMIER. L’éducation.
DEUXIÈME PARTIE. - CHAPITRE PREMIER. Les partis politiques.
TROISIÈME PARTIE. - CHAPITRE PREMIER. La cruelle séparation.
APPENDICE.
NOTES.
TABLE DES MATIÈRES
In this thoughtful narrative, a learned scholar wrestles with lingering doubts while navigating the charged intellectual climate of mid‑nineteenth‑century Oxford. Through conversations in cloisters, lecture halls, and modest taverns, the protagonist encounters a circle of earnest converts whose earnest debates reveal the pull between reason and a growing sense of divine purpose. The story captures the uneasy balance of academic ambition and the quiet yearning for spiritual certainty, offering listeners a vivid portrait of a mind on the brink of transformation.
The author blends fictional characters with authentic details of the era, allowing the listener to hear the rustle of parchment, the echo of sermons, and the whispered doubts of students in a way that feels both scholarly and intimate. Richly translated notes and an appended lecture provide context without interrupting the flow, making the work an accessible entry into a pivotal moment of religious renewal. Whether you are drawn to intellectual history or personal faith journeys, the first act promises a compelling mix of dialogue, inner reflection, and the subtle tension that defines a true conversion.
Language
fr
Duration
~14 hours (809K characters)
Release date
2025-08-31
Rights
Public domain in the USA.

1801–1890
An influential churchman, writer, and thinker of 19th-century England, he became one of the central figures in the Oxford Movement before later entering the Roman Catholic Church. His sermons, essays, and spiritual writings have kept speaking to readers long after his lifetime.
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