02735cam a22003973u 4500 69443 UtSlPG 20260610134615.0 m cr n 260607r20221923utu|||||o|||||||||||||| d UtSlPG en iso639-1 PQ Mauriac, François, 1885-1970 Le baiser au lépreux. English The kiss to the leper Salt Lake City, UT : Project Gutenberg, 2022 1 online resource : multiple file formats text txt rdacontent computer c rdamedia online resource cr rdacarrier Release date is 2022-11-29 Laura Natal Rodrigues (Images generously made available by Hathi Trust Digital Library.) Updated: 2022-12-29. "The Kiss to the Leper" by François Mauriac is a novel written in the early 20th century. It delves into complex themes of love, self-loathing, and the moral conflicts faced by its characters, primarily focusing on Jean Péloueyre, who grapples with his appearance and social isolation. The narrative promises an exploration of his interactions, particularly with Noémi d'Artiailh, as they navigate the burdens of expectation, societal norms, and personal desires. At the start of the narrative, Jean Péloueyre is introduced as a physically unremarkable young man consumed by self-hatred and insecurities. He lives in a constrained household dominated by his father's need for silence and control. As he contemplates his existence, Jean's reflective nature reveals his yearning for connection, yet he feels utterly disconnected from the vibrant life around him. His interactions with his family and acquaintances underscore the complex dynamics of love and rejection, setting the stage for the emotional and existential struggles that will unfold as he confronts the arrival of Noémi, the potential object of his affections, against the backdrop of their rigid societal expectations. The opening portion leaves readers with a poignant sense of anticipation for the deeper moral and philosophical dilemmas that are likely to ensue. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Originally published: United Kingdom: William Heinemann, 1923 France -- Fiction Marriage -- Fiction French fiction -- Translations into English Interpersonal attraction -- Fiction Caregivers -- Fiction Tuberculosis -- Nursing -- Fiction Whitall, James, 1888-1954 https://catalog.hathitrust.org/Record/101967753 https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/69443 110231 110231