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100	1		_aBaring-Gould, S. _q(Sabine), _d1834-1924
245	1	0	_aPerpetua. A Tale of Nimes in A.D. 213
264		1	_aSalt Lake City, UT : _bProject Gutenberg, _c2014
300			_a1 online resource : _bmultiple file formats
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337			_acomputer _bc _2rdamedia
338			_aonline resource _bcr _2rdacarrier
500			_aRelease date is 2014-12-31
520			_a"Perpetua. A Tale of Nîmes in A.D. 213" by S. Baring-Gould is a historical novel written in the late 19th century. The story revolves around Perpetua, a young woman in the ancient city of Nîmes, as she faces a harrowing fate during a sacred festival that demands the sacrifice of a girl to the god Nemausus. The narrative delves into themes of faith, sacrifice, and the conflicts between emerging Christianity and traditional pagan beliefs. The opening of the novel sets a vibrant scene in Nîmes on the first day of March, where crowds gather near a sacred fountain to celebrate an ancient festival. Amidst the joy, there is a palpable undercurrent of fear among the spectators, as the horrific lottery of selecting a sacrificial virgin begins. Perpetua's character emerges as both innocent and strong-willed, ultimately becoming the chosen victim, much to the distress of her mother. The narrative not only hints at her struggle against this cruel fate but also introduces the young man Æmilius, who is captivated by her beauty and courage, foreshadowing his future involvement in her plight. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
534			_nOriginal publication data not identified
653			_aNîmes (France) -- History -- Fiction
856	4	0	_uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/47832
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