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_aAwful Disclosures of the Hotel Dieu Nunnery of Montreal : _bContaining, Also, Many Incidents Never before Published |
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_aSalt Lake City, UT : _bProject Gutenberg, _c2005 |
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_a1 online resource : _bmultiple file formats |
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| 500 | _aRelease date is 2005-05-01 | ||
| 508 | _aProduced by David Moynhan, Lee Dawei, Marvin A. Hodges, Charles Franks and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team | ||
| 520 | _a"Awful Disclosures of the Hotel Dieu Nunnery of Montreal" by Maria Monk is a controversial historical account written in the mid-19th century. This book recounts the author’s personal experiences and allegations regarding the alleged atrocities and moral corruption that occur within the confines of a nunnery in Montreal, particularly focusing on the Hotel Dieu convent. The narrative centers around Monk's harrowing escape from this institution and serves as a piercing critique of the Catholic Church's nunnery system, suggesting a systematic concealment of abuse and exploitation. The opening of the book introduces readers to Maria Monk’s background, detailing her early life and religious education before her entrance into the nunnery system. Monk describes her initial perceptions of convent life, painting it as a serene retreat for women. However, her narrative quickly shifts to the darker undercurrents of her experiences, hinting at immoral acts and manipulation by those in authority. She expresses her intent to raise awareness about the dangers faced by young women entering such institutions, thereby framing her story as a cautionary tale for parents and society. This stark contrast from innocence to corruption sets the stage for a gripping and unsettling exploration of a world hidden behind saintly facades. (This is an automatically generated summary.) | ||
| 534 | _nOriginal publication data not identified | ||
| 653 | _aMonk, Maria, 1816-1849 | ||
| 653 | _aHôtel-Dieu de Montréal -- Biography | ||
| 653 | _aEx-nuns -- Québec (Province) -- Biography | ||
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