02370cam a22003133u 4500 71473 UtSlPG 20260610134643.0 m cr n 260607r20231913utu|||||o|||||||||||||| d UtSlPG fr iso639-1 PQ Baumann, Emile, 1868-1942 Le baptême de Pauline Ardel Salt Lake City, UT : Project Gutenberg, 2023 1 online resource : multiple file formats text txt rdacontent computer c rdamedia online resource cr rdacarrier Release date is 2023-08-23 Laurent Vogel and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at https://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive/Canadian Libraries) "Le baptême de Pauline Ardel : roman" by Émile Baumann is a novel written in the early 20th century. The story introduces us to Pauline Ardel, a young woman navigating her personal beliefs and familial relationships in a world steeped in both religious and intellectual conflict. Themes of skepticism and the search for meaning within tradition and modern existence appear to be central as the protagonist struggles with her father's atheism and her identity. The opening of the novel sets the scene in a misty cathedral where M. Victorien Ardel, a newly appointed history professor, and his daughter Pauline are exploring the architecture. While M. Ardel critiques the religious significance of the structure through a historical lens, Pauline experiences conflicting emotions; she finds both beauty and a sense of discomfort in the sacred space. Their relationship reveals layers of tension as they discuss art, religion, and familial expectations, showcasing Pauline's desire for connection in contrast to her father's cold rationalism. The novel artfully lays the groundwork for further exploration of these dynamics as Pauline encounters new friendships that challenge her views and possibly her beliefs. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Originally published: Paris: Bernard Grasset, 1913 French fiction -- 20th century https://archive.org/details/lebaptmedepaul00baum https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/71473 112199 112199