The Atheist´s Mass
The Atheist's Mass is a novel by Honoré de Balzac, first published in 1832. It tells the story of a young man, Julien de Lamare, who is an atheist and a libertine. He is determined to live life to the fullest, and he sets out on a journey of self-discovery. Along the way, he meets a variety of characters, including a priest, a nun, a prostitute, and a mysterious woman. Through his encounters with these people, Julien learns about the power of faith and the importance of morality. He also discovers the consequences of his own actions, and the consequences of his lack of faith. In the end, Julien is forced to confront his own beliefs and make a decision about his future.
By Honoré De Balzac · First published 1836 · Genre: Philosophical Fiction, Romantic Fiction, Realistic Fiction · 6,812 words
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Bianchon, a physician to whom science owes a fine system of theoretical physiology, and who, while still young, made himself a celebrity in the medical school of Paris, that central luminary to which European doctors do homage, practised surgery for a long time before he took up medicine.
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- Work type: Novel
- Author: Honoré De Balzac
- Date: 1836 CE
- Language: English
- Genres: Philosophical Fiction, Romantic Fiction, Realistic Fiction, Historical Fiction
- Length: 6,812 words
- Structure: 1 section, 74 paragraphs
- Reading fit: Standard (8th-9th Grade)
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- Philosophical Fiction — The Atheist´s Mass is a philosophical novel by Honoré de Balzac, exploring the themes of atheism, faith, and religion.
- Romantic Fiction — The novel follows the story of a young man who is struggling to find his place in the world and his faith in God.
- Realistic Fiction — The novel is set in 19th century France and is written in a realistic style, depicting the struggles of the protagonist in a realistic manner.
- Historical Fiction — The novel is set in 19th century France and is written in a realistic style, depicting the struggles of the protagonist in a realistic manner.
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