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100 1 _aBloxam, John Francis,
_d1873-1928
245 1 4 _aThe Priest and the Acolyte :
_bWith an Introductory Protest by Stuart Mason
264 1 _aSalt Lake City, UT :
_bProject Gutenberg,
_c2019
300 _a1 online resource :
_bmultiple file formats
336 _atext
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_2rdacontent
337 _acomputer
_bc
_2rdamedia
338 _aonline resource
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_2rdacarrier
500 _aRelease date is 2019-09-03
508 _aProduced by M.K., David Wilson and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net (This book was produced from images made available by the HathiTrust Digital Library.)
520 _a"The Priest and the Acolyte" by John Francis Bloxam is a controversial novella written in the late 19th century. This work explores complex themes of forbidden love and moral conflict within the confines of a religious backdrop, focusing on the tumultuous relationship between a priest and his young acolyte. The narrative is set during a time when societal norms were much stricter regarding such relationships, which adds layers of tension and tragedy to the story. The plot revolves around Ronald Heatherington, a young priest grappling with his feelings for Wilfred, a beautiful 14-year-old acolyte. As their bond intensifies, they share moments of deep affection that challenge the priest's commitment to his vocation and the conventions of society. Together, they navigate their passionate relationship in secret, both elated and tortured by their love. However, the story takes a dark turn when their closeness attracts scrutiny, leading to a confrontation with the outside world that threatens to expose them. Ultimately, the novella culminates in a tragic ending, questioning the nature of love, sin, and societal judgment against the backdrop of religious fervor. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
534 _nOriginal publication data not identified
653 _aCatholic Church -- Clergy -- Sexual behavior -- Fiction
653 _aHomosexuality -- Fiction
700 1 _aMason, Stuart,
_d1872-1927
856 4 0 _uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/60229
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