Beschreibung
Produktdetails
Einband
Taschenbuch
Erscheinungsdatum
01.12.2024
Verlag
Double 9 BooksSeitenzahl
272
Maße (L/B/H)
21,6/14/1,6 cm
Gewicht
388 g
Sprache
Englisch
ISBN
978-93-6907-532-4
The Saint by Antonio Fogazzaro is a novel that explores themes of spiritual redemption, love, guilt, and the tension between personal desires and religious duty. The story follows Piero Maironi, a man who, after a troubled past marked by love and remorse, has transformed into a figure of holiness through years of prayer, asceticism, and self-reflection. His journey of inner transformation is contrasted with the emotional struggles of Jeanne Dessalle, a woman from his past, who still grapples with unfulfilled love and uncertainty. The novel delves into the complexity of faith and the conflict between worldly desires and spiritual calling, especially as Piero, once a passionate lover and artist, now lives as a devoted monk. The opening scenes introduce Jeanne, who, while at a villa by the Lac d'Amour, reflects on her life and lost love, setting the stage for the exploration of duality in their lives. Through their intertwined stories, the novel confronts the characters' inner battles with faith, societal expectations, and the search for redemption. The Saint is a poignant meditation on the human struggle between earthly passion and the pursuit of spiritual enlightenment, where love and duty often collide.
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