"Calvary: A Novel" by Octave Mirbeau is a story set in 19th-century France that introduces us to Jean-François-Marie-Mintié, whose early life is marked by tragedy and emotional weight. The narrative explores Jean's family history, specifically his parents: a respected notary with strange and dark behaviors, and a mother suffering from debilitating mental and emotional illnesses. The story is set in Saint-Michel-les-Hêtres, and the experiences of Jean's childhood are filled with suffering and familial and relational struggles, including the early death of loved ones. These early challenges shape Jean's perspective and set the stage for his future struggles with the human condition while creating an eerie backdrop of the novel’s small town setting.
Calvary: A Novel
By Octave Mirbeau
In a quiet French town, a young man is born into a family haunted by mental illness and disturbing secrets, setting him on a path filled with existential struggles and personal conflict.
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About the AuthorOctave Henri Marie Mirbeau was a French novelist, art critic, travel writer, pamphleteer, journalist and playwright, who achieved celebrity in Europe and great success among the public, whilst still appealing to the literary and artistic avant-garde with highly transgressive novels that explored violence, abuse and psychological detachment. His work has been translated into 30 languages.
Octave Henri Marie Mirbeau was a French novelist, art critic, travel writer, pamphleteer, journalist and playwright, who achieved celebrity in Europe and great success among the public, whilst still appealing to the literary and artistic avant-garde with highly transgressive novels that explored violence, abuse and psychological detachment. His work has been translated into 30 languages.
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