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100 1 _aDumas, Alexandre,
_d1802-1870
245 1 0 _aUrbain Grandier :
_bCelebrated Crimes
264 1 _aSalt Lake City, UT :
_bProject Gutenberg,
_c2004
300 _a1 online resource :
_bmultiple file formats
336 _atext
_btxt
_2rdacontent
337 _acomputer
_bc
_2rdamedia
338 _aonline resource
_bcr
_2rdacarrier
500 _aRelease date is 2004-09-22
508 _aProduced by David Widger
520 _a"Urbain Grandier" by Alexandre Dumas is a historical account likely written in the early 19th century. The work chronicles the life of Urbain Grandier, a priest in the small town of Loudun, who becomes embroiled in a web of intrigue, jealousy, and persecution stemming from his success and charisma, as well as the accusations made against him regarding moral and religious misconduct. The opening of the book sets the stage for the drama in Loudun, highlighting the fervent anticipation of the townspeople as Grandier returns after a legal victory. Grandier's charm and affluence incite both admiration and envy, especially among rival ecclesiastics who feel threatened by his presence. As the plot unravels, personal vendettas ignite accusations of witchcraft and possession, with Dumas deftly introducing the key characters that will play pivotal roles in the unfolding scandal. The narrative promises a tense exploration of themes such as power, faith, and hypocrisy against the backdrop of a society rife with superstition and scandal. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
534 _nOriginal publication data not identified
653 _aCrime
856 4 0 _uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/2746
999 _c44822
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