Abbe Mouret's Transgression (1915)

Abbe Mouret's Transgression is a novel written by French author Emile Zola in 1915. The book is part of the twenty-volume Rougon-Macquart series and tells the story of Serge Mouret, a young priest who becomes obsessed with a young woman named Albine. As a result, he begins to question his faith and his commitment to celibacy.The novel is set in a small French village and explores themes of religion, sexuality, and the conflict between desire and duty. Zola's writing is known for its vivid descriptions and realistic portrayal of human nature, and Abbe Mouret's Transgression is no exception. The book is considered a classic of French literature and has been translated into numerous languages.Overall, Abbe Mouret's Transgression is a powerful and thought-provoking novel that delves into the complexities of human desire and the struggle to reconcile one's beliefs with one's passions.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.