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Description
The Leper of the City of Aosta is a novel written by Francois Xavier De Maistre and published in 1873. The story is set in the city of Aosta, Italy, during the Middle Ages, where a man named Pierre is afflicted with leprosy and is forced to live outside the city walls in a leper colony. Despite his condition, Pierre is a kind and intelligent man who becomes close friends with a local priest named Father Boniface. Together, they discuss theology and philosophy, and Pierre becomes deeply interested in the nature of suffering and the meaning of life.As the story progresses, Pierre's health deteriorates, and he becomes increasingly isolated from the rest of society. However, he continues to find solace in his conversations with Father Boniface and his own inner reflections. Eventually, Pierre's condition worsens to the point where he is no longer able to leave his bed, and he dies surrounded by Father Boniface and his fellow lepers.The Leper of the City of Aosta is a poignant and thought-provoking novel that explores the themes of suffering, isolation, and the human condition. De Maistre's vivid descriptions of the leper colony and the surrounding landscape create a vivid and immersive world that draws the reader in and leaves a lasting impression. Overall, this book is a must-read for anyone interested in historical fiction, philosophy, or the human experience.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.
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Contenu
- Nombre de pages :
- 72
- Langue:
- Anglais
Caractéristiques
- EAN:
- 9781120765833
- Date de parution :
- 07-12-09
- Format:
- Livre broché
- Format numérique:
- Trade paperback (VS)
- Dimensions :
- 152 mm x 229 mm
- Poids :
- 108 g
