02308cam a22003373u 4500 23098 UtSlPG 20260610133529.0 m cr n 260607r2007||||utu|||||o|||||||||||||| d UtSlPG fr iso639-1 PQ Maréchal, Sylvain, 1750-1803 La Femme Abbé Salt Lake City, UT : Project Gutenberg, 2007 1 online resource : multiple file formats text txt rdacontent computer c rdamedia online resource cr rdacarrier Release date is 2007-10-20 Produced by Laurent Vogel, Hugo Voisard, Christine P. Travers and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net "La Femme Abbé" by Sylvain Maréchal is a novel written in the early 19th century. The narrative revolves around Agathe, a young woman deeply enamored with a priest named Saint-Almont, who struggles with his own past love. The story unfolds through a series of letters, showcasing Agathe's emotional turmoil and her unconventional quest for love in a world where societal norms strictly separate women from the clergy. The opening of the novel introduces Agathe as she writes to her friend Zoé, expressing her anticipation for attending the first mass of Saint-Almont. She is captivated not only by his priestly duties but also by the personal struggles he faces due to unrequited love. Agathe’s fascination with Saint-Almont leads her to attend his masses regularly, revealing her growing affection for him and her desire for a connection that transcends their respective societal roles. Through her letters, readers gain insight into Agathe's inner thoughts, her conflicts, and the challenges posed by her passionate yet unattainable love, setting the stage for a compelling exploration of emotions, faith, and societal constraints. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Original publication data not identified Impersonation -- Fiction French fiction -- 19th century Catholic Church -- France -- Fiction Women -- France -- Social conditions -- Fiction https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/23098 64150 64150