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100 1 _aFairless, Michael,
_d1869-1901
245 1 4 _aThe Gathering of Brother Hilarius
264 1 _aSalt Lake City, UT :
_bProject Gutenberg,
_c1997
300 _a1 online resource :
_bmultiple file formats
336 _atext
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_2rdacontent
337 _acomputer
_bc
_2rdamedia
338 _aonline resource
_bcr
_2rdacarrier
500 _aRelease date is 1997-01-01
508 _aTranscribed from the 1912 John Murray edition by David Price
520 _a"The Gathering of Brother Hilarius" by Michael Fairless is a romance novel likely written in the early 20th century. The story explores the inner struggles of a young novice named Hilarius, who grapples with the tensions between his monastic duties and the enchantments of the worldly life he has long been sheltered from. Set against the backdrop of the Black Death, it delves into themes of love, longing, and the quest for spiritual truth. At the start of the novel, we are introduced to Hilarius standing at the gates of his monastery, where he is overtaken by a sense of yearning for the outside world. As he gazes down the road, he is torn between his commitment to the cloistered life and the allure of the forest that beckons him. His encounter with a spirited young dancer reveals the complexities of love and desire, complicating his innocent understanding of the world. As Hilarius contemplates the meaning of love, guided by the inspired words of the people he meets, he begins a journey that promises to oscillate between divine calling and human affections, setting the stage for a profound exploration of faith and love in a tumultuous time. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
534 _nOriginal publication data not identified
653 _aPlague -- Fiction
653 _aMonks -- Fiction
653 _aEnglish fiction -- 19th century
653 _aMonasteries -- Fiction
856 4 0 _uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/789
999 _c42908
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