Mes Communions (1897)

Mes Communions (My Communions) is a novel written by Belgian author Georges Eekhoud and first published in 1897. The book is a semi-autobiographical account of the author's experiences growing up in a Catholic family in the late 19th century. The story is narrated by the protagonist, a young boy named Georges, who struggles to reconcile his strong religious beliefs with his growing awareness of his own sexuality. The novel is divided into three parts, each of which covers a different period in Georges' life. The first section describes his childhood and his early experiences with the Catholic Church, including his first communion. The second section covers his adolescence and his growing awareness of his own sexuality, as well as his increasing disillusionment with the Church. The final section describes Georges' adulthood and his eventual rejection of Catholicism.Throughout the book, Eekhoud explores themes of sexuality, religion, and identity. He portrays the Catholic Church as a restrictive and oppressive force that stifles individuality and prevents people from fully embracing their true selves. The book is also notable for its frank portrayal of homosexuality, which was still considered taboo at the time of its publication.Overall, Mes Communions is a powerful and thought-provoking novel that offers a unique perspective on the intersection of religion and sexuality in late 19th century Belgium.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.