Diary of a Country Priest

Name: Diary of a Country Priest
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SKU: 9780241381809
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By Georges Bernanos

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Diary of a Country Priest by Georges Bernanos tells the story of a young, idealistic priest in a rural French parish. The narrative reveals his profound spiritual struggles, as he confronts indifference, hostility, and personal doubts. Through his diary entries, the priest explores themes of faith, suffering, and redemption, painting a poignant portrait of the human condition.
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You might enjoy this book if you appreciate introspective narratives that delve deeply into the human spirit and struggles of faith. It offers a profound exploration of a young priest's inner world, capturing the beauty and challenges of finding meaning in ordinary life. Fans of literature that examines existential themes with empathy and philosophical insight will find it particularly captivating.

Diary of a Country Priest

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In this newly translated classic of spiritual literature, Bernanos considers what it really means to be humble, charitable, and loving.

This quiet, imaginative novel is a study of faith in an increasingly hostile world. Through intimate journal entries, the author reveals the private life and struggles of a young, withdrawn, devout, and sickly priest in northern France. Though his beliefs are sincere and profound, his enthusiasm quickly collides with the indifference and cowardice of his parishioners.

Conversations with a confused young girl, an atheist doctor, a grieving countess, her spiteful teenage daughter, and a soldier illustrate the priest's own despair, doubts, joys, torments, and ultimate appeal to grace.

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Diary of a Country Priest by Georges Bernanos is often praised for its spiritual depth and introspective storytelling. Reviews highlight the novel’s exploration of faith, the human condition, and the challenges faced by its titular character, a young parish priest in rural France. The book's intimate portrayal of the priest's struggles resonates deeply with readers, offering a profound meditation on grace, suffering, and redemption.

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INFORMATION

ISBN: 9780241381809

Publisher: Penguin Books Ltd

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 03 October 2019

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: Penguin Classics

Contributors:

Translated by Howard Curtis
Translated by Howard Curtis

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 15.0mm

Width: 130.0mm

Height: 197.0mm

Weight: 191g

Pages: 256

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About the Author

Georges Bernanos was a French Roman Catholic writer and First World War soldier, born in 1888. His notable works - Under the Sun of Satan, Joy and Monsieur Ouine concern themselves with the ironies of good and evil. Despising Fascism and disillusioned with the state of Europe in 1938, he went into self-imposed exile in Brazil with his wife and six children. He died back in France in 1948. Diary of a Country Priest is considered to be his masterpiece.