The Atheist's Mass And Other Stories: La Messe De L'Athee (1896)
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The Atheist's Mass and Other Stories: La Messe De L'Athee (1896) is a collection of short stories by Honore De Balzac, a French novelist and playwright. The book includes the titular story, which tells the tale of a doctor who witnesses an atheist's unexpected conversion to Catholicism during a funeral mass. The other stories in the collection explore themes of love, betrayal, and societal norms in 19th century France. Balzac's writing is known for its realism and attention to detail, and this collection is no exception. The stories offer a vivid portrait of French society during the era, and showcase Balzac's skill at crafting complex characters and intricate plots. The Atheist's Mass and Other Stories is a must-read for fans of classic literature and those interested in exploring the social and cultural landscape of 19th century France.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.
Format:Paperback
Language:English
ISBN:1120726786
ISBN13:9781120726780
Release Date:November 2009
Publisher:Kessinger Publishing
Length:316 Pages
Weight:0.93 lbs.
Dimensions:0.7" x 6.0" x 9.0"
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