Ames inconnues :  Notes intimes d'un séminariste

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Ames inconnues : Notes intimes d'un séminariste

by Jean de La Brète

FR·~1 hours

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Description

In this quietly powerful memoir, a young man’s private reflections reveal the tender inner life of a seminarian at the turn of the twentieth century. Through his candid journal entries he shares the blend of discipline and devotion that shaped his daily routine, the bittersweet memories of a lost mother, and the affection he felt for his sister. The narrative paints a vivid picture of a world where religious study coexists with the restless currents of a society wrestling with new laws and shifting values.

As the seminary’s doors close in December 1906, his notes capture the shock of that abrupt ending and the lingering hope that sustains him. He writes with a perceptive, heartfelt voice, balancing intellectual rigor with an earnest yearning for meaning. Listeners are invited to accompany him on this intimate journey, feeling the same mix of awe, doubt, and resilient optimism that defined his brief but resonant path.

Details

Language

fr

Duration

~1 hours (88K characters)

Publisher of text edition

Project Gutenberg

Original publisher

France: Calmann Lévy, 1911.

Credits

René Galluvot (This book was produced from images made available by the HathiTrust Digital Library.)

Release date

2023-02-19

Rights

Public domain in the USA.

About the author

Jean de La Brète

Jean de La Brète

1854–1945

Best known for the hugely popular novel Mon oncle et mon curé, this French writer won readers with warm, character-driven stories that stayed in print for decades. Writing under a pen name, she built a long career as a novelist, journalist, and editor.

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