The Albigenses, Works of Charles Robert Maturin, Vol. 6
Charles Robert Maturin's last novel, The Albigenses (1824), a historical romance of the early 13th century, is a rich tale of the conflict between the Catholic church and the Albigenses, a heretical sect centered in Languedoc. Its historical background does little to inhibit Maturin's strong penchant for extravagant scenes of violence, horror, and vivid evocations of nature at its least benign. His many characters people a well-plotted story of impressive density-the heroine, Genevieve, kind hearted, bold, true to her creed; the ruthless bishop of Toulouse; churchmen and women, of varying degrees of piety; maniacal harridans, formidable outla…
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- ISBN: 978-1-387-06341-3
- EAN: 9781387063413
- Produktnummer: 23857496
- Verlag: Lulu.com
- Sprache: Englisch
- Erscheinungsjahr: 2017
- Seitenangabe: 740 S.
- Masse: H23.6 cm x B15.6 cm x D5.0 cm 1'223 g
- Abbildungen: HC gerader Rücken mit Schutzumschlag
- Gewicht: 1223
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