Jaqueline Pascal: Or A Glimpse Of Convent Life At Port Royal (1853)

Cousin, Victor; Faugere, Prosper; Vinet, Alexandre Rodolphe

ISBN 10: 1165429985 / ISBN 13: 9781165429981

Published by Kessinger Publishing, 2010

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Bibliographic Details

• Title: Jaqueline Pascal: Or A Glimpse Of Convent Life At Port Royal (1853)
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Publication Date: 2010
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 1165429985
• ISBN 13: 9781165429981
• Binding: Soft cover
• Condition: New

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Synopsis

""Jacqueline Pascal: Or A Glimpse Of Convent Life At Port Royal"" is a novel written by Victor Cousin and published in 1853. The book tells the story of Jacqueline Pascal, the sister of the famous philosopher and mathematician Blaise Pascal, who enters the convent at Port Royal in France. The novel provides a detailed account of the daily life of nuns in the convent, including their routines, prayers, and struggles. It also explores the themes of faith, devotion, and the conflict between religious and secular life. The book is a valuable historical document that sheds light on the life of women in religious communities during the 17th century. Overall, ""Jacqueline Pascal"" is a compelling read for those interested in history, religion, and women's studies.Translated By H. N. With An Introduction By W. R. Williams.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

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1792-1867