Excerpt from Les Confessions de l'Abbesse de Chelles: Fille du Régent
L'aeb. DE chelles. Aet rosés comme des amours, épars à ses pieds ou voletant çà et la d'une aile païenne, et s'amusant aux 1nstruments sr divers, symboles d'une vie de curiosité et de caprice; cette molle et vague figure, Theologz'a, s'avançant dans le fond avec son serpent emblématique, - ii y a dans ce spirituel croquis d'intérieur où la réflexion semble avoir aiguisé la verve, dans ce petit tableau, malicieuse synthèse d'une inconstante existence, un singulier attrait de familiarité historique et de poésie légendaire, un contraste piquant qui attire les yeux et agace l'esprit de je ne sais quel ironique mystère.
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Paperback. Condition: New. Print on Demand. This book is a unique and captivating historical account of an abbess, born into royalty, during the early 1700s. Having lived a lavish, self-indulgent life, she began to question her choices and became deeply involved in religion. She later decided to dedicate her life to Christianity by becoming an abbess. The author, a fictional character, provides depth and richness throughout the book by examining the complexities of the abbess's life, starting from her childhood in the royal court. The author also delves into the social and political context of the time period. The abbess's family, including her father, the Duke of Orleans, was known for their scandalous lives, and the author provides an intimate, nuanced portrayal of the family dynamic. Furthermore, being set during the Regency period in France, this book sheds light on a fascinating moment in French history, offering a glimpse of a society in transition. Ultimately, the abbess's transformation from a worldly princess to a devout religious figure is a testament to the power of redemption and the human capacity for change. This book offers a thought-provoking and immersive historical narrative that will appeal to readers interested in religion, history, and the complexities of the human condition. This book is a reproduction of an important historical work, digitally reconstructed using state-of-the-art technology to preserve the original format. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in the book. print-on-demand item. Seller Inventory # 9781332492435_0
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