| Author |
Lévi, Éliphas, 1810-1875 |
| Title |
Le sorcier de Meudon
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| Note |
Reading ease score: 74.7 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read.
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| Credits |
Produced by Carlo Traverso, Renald Levesque and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team. This file was produced from images generously made available by the Bibliothèque nationale de France (BnF/Gallica)
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| Summary |
"Le sorcier de Meudon" by Éliphas Lévi is a novel written during the mid-19th century. The story intertwines the legendary figure of the priest of Meudon, known for his mastery of the occult sciences, alongside the narrative of a novice named brother Lubin. The book delves into themes of love, spirituality, and the magical undercurrents that define human interactions, set against the backdrop of the quaint Abbey of Basmette and its surrounding community. At the start of the novel, readers are introduced to the tranquil atmosphere of the Abbey of Basmette, home to its devoted monks. The narrative focuses on the relationship between brother Lubin and a beautiful young girl named Marjolaine, revealing the complexities of Lubin's impending vows and his affections for her. The story takes a humorous turn as Lubin navigates the strict but comedic dynamics within the abbey, particularly under the watchful eye of brother Paphnuce, the harsh master of novices. As the plot unfolds, it becomes evident that both love and the mysterious traditions of the abbey play pivotal roles in Lubin’s life decisions, setting the stage for further developments in their intertwined fates. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Language |
French |
| LoC Class |
PQ: Language and Literatures: Romance literatures: French, Italian, Spanish, Portuguese
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| Subject |
French fiction -- 19th century
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| Category |
Text |
| EBook-No. |
14259 |
| Release Date |
Dec 5, 2004 |
| Most Recently Updated |
Dec 18, 2020 |
| Copyright Status |
Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads |
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