The Unholy Compact Abjured
The Unholy Compact Abjured is a novel by Charles Pigault-Lebrun, first published in 1817. It tells the story of a young man, Pierre, who is forced to make a pact with the devil in order to save his beloved from an arranged marriage. Pierre must make a deal with the devil in order to gain the power to save his beloved, but in doing so, he must give up his soul. Pierre must then battle the forces of evil in order to save his beloved and his own soul. The novel is a classic example of the Faustian bargain, and explores the consequences of making a deal with the devil. It is a thrilling and suspenseful story that will keep readers on the edge of their seats.
By Charles Pigault-Lebrun · First published 1835 · Genre: Gothic Fiction, Romance, Mystery · 1,415 words
First lines
In the churchyard of the town of Salins, department of Jura, may still be seen the remains of a tomb, on which is sculptured in figures as rude as the age in which they were carved, a representation of a soldier, firmly clasped in the arms of a maiden; near them stands the devil in a menacing attitude.
He walked on, gaily carolling, till he saw a cross-road before him, and uncertain of his way, he called to an old woman, with her back towards him, to direct him. She was silent: and, as he ap-proached, he repeated the call, and she raised her head to answer it. The stout heart of the young soldier quailed, as he cast his eyes upon a countenance, such as never before had met his gaze.
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- Work type: Short story
- Author: Charles Pigault-Lebrun
- Date: 1835 CE
- Language: English
- Genres: Gothic Fiction, Romance, Mystery, Historical Fiction
- Length: 1,415 words
- Structure: 1 section, 24 paragraphs
- Reading fit: Standard (8th-9th Grade)
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Genres
- Gothic Fiction — The title of the book suggests a dark and mysterious plot, which is a common element of Gothic fiction.
- Romance — Charles Pigault-Lebrun is known for writing romantic novels, so this book is likely to contain romantic elements.
- Mystery — The title of the book implies a mystery that needs to be solved, which is a common element of mystery novels.
- Historical Fiction — Charles Pigault-Lebrun often wrote historical fiction, so this book may contain elements of history.
Tags
historical fiction · French literature · 19th century · romance · political intrigue · moral conflict · social commentary · character-driven · adventure · betrayal · cultural critique · literary classic