Abbé Mouret's Transgression
The novel revolves around Serge Panine, a young priest who becomes infatuated with a woman named Albine and begins an affair with her. As their relationship deepens, Serge's faith and morals are challenged, leading to a crisis of conscience. Meanwhile, the abbey where Serge serves is plagued by corruption and moral decay among its clergy. The novel explores themes of spirituality, morality, and the struggle between desire and duty.
By Émile Zola · First published 1875 · Genre: Literary Fiction, Naturalism, Religious Fiction · 50 chapters
Contents
- CHAPTER I
- CHAPTER I
- CHAPTER I
- CHAPTER II
- CHAPTER II
- CHAPTER II
- CHAPTER III
- CHAPTER III
- CHAPTER III
- CHAPTER IV
- CHAPTER IV
- CHAPTER IV
- CHAPTER V
- CHAPTER V
- CHAPTER V
- CHAPTER VI
- CHAPTER VI
- CHAPTER VI
- CHAPTER VII
- CHAPTER VII
- CHAPTER VII
- CHAPTER VIII
- CHAPTER VIII
- CHAPTER VIII
- CHAPTER IX
- CHAPTER IX
- CHAPTER IX
- CHAPTER X
- CHAPTER X
- CHAPTER X
- CHAPTER XI
- CHAPTER XI
- CHAPTER XI
- CHAPTER XII
- CHAPTER XII
- CHAPTER XII
- CHAPTER XIII
- CHAPTER XIII
- CHAPTER XIII
- CHAPTER XIV
- CHAPTER XIV
- CHAPTER XIV
- CHAPTER XV
- CHAPTER XV
- CHAPTER XV
- CHAPTER XVI
- CHAPTER XVI
- CHAPTER XVI
- CHAPTER XVII
- CHAPTER XVII
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