The Confessional (1889) (Paperback) (ISBN-13: 9781165532254)

The Confessional is a novel written by Luigi Desanctis and originally published in 1889. The book is set in Italy and tells the story of a young woman named Maria who is forced to enter a convent against her will. Maria is a devout Catholic, but she struggles with the strict rules and regulations of the convent and the oppressive nature of the nuns who run it.As she spends more time in the convent, Maria begins to question her faith and her place in the world. She becomes increasingly disillusioned with the Church and its teachings, and she starts to explore her own desires and passions.The Confessional is a powerful exploration of faith, sexuality, and the role of women in society. It is a deeply personal and emotional story that delves into the complex and often conflicting emotions that people experience when grappling with issues of religion and morality. Desanctis's writing is poetic and evocative, and he uses vivid imagery to bring his characters and their struggles to life.Overall, The Confessional is a thought-provoking and engaging novel that is sure to resonate with readers who are interested in exploring the complexities of faith and identity.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.

Author: Luigi Desanctis
ISBN-10: 1165532255
ISBN-13: 9781165532254
Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
Language: English
Published: 09/10/2010
Pages: 162
Format: Paperback
Weight: 0.50lbs
Size: 9.00h x 6.00w x 0.35d