"Abbé Mouret's Transgression" by Émile Zola is a story that looks at the clash between what someone feels inside and what they're supposed to do, specifically for Abbé Serge Mouret, a priest in a small village. He has a tough time balancing what the Church expects, like staying single, with his own desires and feelings that are starting to grow. The story begins by showing us what Abbé Mouret's life is like every day, including his talks with his housekeeper, La Teuse, and his sister, Desirée. We see how dedicated he is to his religion but also how he's becoming more aware of the world around him. The writing paints a clear picture of where he lives and hints at problems ahead as the Abbé deals with his feelings and the people in the village, setting the stage to discover faith, love, and human desires.
Abbe Mouret's Transgression
By Émile Zola
Torn between his sacred vows and earthly temptations, a priest's soul is challenged as he grapples with love in a world of faith.
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About the AuthorÉmile Édouard Charles Antoine Zola was a French novelist, journalist, playwright, the best-known practitioner of the literary school of naturalism, and an important contributor to the development of theatrical naturalism. He was a major figure in the political liberalization of France and in the exoneration of the falsely accused and convicted army officer Alfred Dreyfus, which is encapsulated in his renowned newspaper opinion headlined J'Accuse…!  Zola was nominated for the first and second Nobel prizes in literature in 1901 and 1902.
Émile Édouard Charles Antoine Zola was a French novelist, journalist, playwright, the best-known practitioner of the literary school of naturalism, and an important contributor to the development of theatrical naturalism. He was a major figure in the political liberalization of France and in the exoneration of the falsely accused and convicted army officer Alfred Dreyfus, which is encapsulated in his renowned newspaper opinion headlined J'Accuse…!  Zola was nominated for the first and second Nobel prizes in literature in 1901 and 1902.
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