La Mère de Dieu by Ritter von Leopold Sacher-Masoch
"La Mère de Dieu" by Leopold von Sacher-Masoch is a novel written in the late 19th century. The story follows Sabadil, a young peasant who becomes enchanted with a mysterious woman he encounters in the forest, leading him into a deeper and transformative emotional journey. The narrative explores themes of love, nature, and spirituality against a richly described pastoral backdrop. The opening of the novel introduces us to Sabadil, who has a
profound connection to nature, often preferring solitude in the forest to the company of others. One day, he encounters a strikingly beautiful woman amidst the woodland, who captivates him with her presence. Their initial conversation gives insight into her character, revealing her inclination toward spiritual pursuits and a desire for purity away from the world. As their connection deepens, the mysterious lady, named Mardona, introduces elements of both admiration and conflict in Sabadil’s life, suggesting a complex interplay between love, desire, and societal expectations. This engaging introduction sets the stage for Sabadil’s internal struggles and search for meaning. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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About this eBook
| Author | Sacher-Masoch, Leopold, Ritter von, 1835-1895 |
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| Translator | Strebinger, Anna-Catherine |
| Title | La Mère de Dieu |
| Note | Reading ease score: 84.9 (6th grade). Easy to read. |
| Note | Wikipedia page about this book: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Die_Gottesmutter Wikipedia page about this book: https://fr.wikipedia.org/wiki/La_M%C3%A8re_de_Dieu |
| Language | French |
| LoC Class | PT: Language and Literatures: Germanic, Scandinavian, and Icelandic literatures |
| Subject | Austrian fiction -- Translations into French |
| Category | Text |
| EBook-No. | 43003 |
| Release Date | Jun 21, 2013 |
| Copyright Status | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 113 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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