02678cam a22003373u 4500 11199 UtSlPG 20260610133252.0 m cr n 260607r2004||||utu|||||o|||||||||||||| d UtSlPG fr iso639-1 PQ Maupassant, Guy de, 1850-1893 Claire de Lune Salt Lake City, UT : Project Gutenberg, 2004 1 online resource : multiple file formats text txt rdacontent computer c rdamedia online resource cr rdacarrier Wikipedia page about this book: https://fr.wikipedia.org/wiki/Clair_de_lune_(recueil) Release date is 2004-02-01 Clair de lune -- Un coup d'État -- Le loup -- L'enfant -- Conte de Noël -- La reine Hortense -- Le pardon -- La légende du Mont-Saint-Michel -- Une veuve -- Mademoiselle Cocotte -- Les bijoux -- Apparition. Produced by Miranda van de Heijning, Brett Koonce and PG Distributed Proofreaders. This file was produced from images generously made available by gallica (Bibliotheque nationale de France) at http://gallica.bnf.fr "Claire de Lune" by Guy de Maupassant is a novel written in the late 19th century. The story sets itself in the tranquil yet complex life of a rural priest, Abbé Marignan, who harbors strong convictions about faith and the nature of women. As the narrative unfolds, themes of love, desire, and moral integrity are woven throughout the priest's interactions, particularly with his charming niece, prompting deep internal conflicts. At the start of the novel, we are introduced to Abbé Marignan, a dedicated yet fanatical priest who believes he understands the will of God. He walks through his countryside parish pondering the divine logic behind nature’s order. However, he struggles with conflicting emotions around women, especially as he learns that his niece is romantically involved with someone. This revelation drags him into turmoil, where he grapples with his duties as a guardian and his growing emotional turmoil, all heightened by the enchanting backdrop of a moonlit night that seems to stir deeper sensibilities within him. His inner conflict escalates as he witnesses the fleeting love between his niece and her suitor, challenging his rigid beliefs and finding himself captivated in the process. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Original publication data not identified Short stories, French French fiction -- 19th century https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/11199 52646 52646