Abbe Mouret's Transgression (1915)

Abbe Mouret's Transgression is a novel written by Emile Zola and first published in 1915. The story is set in a small village in southern France and follows the life of a young priest, Serge Mouret, who becomes obsessed with the idea of purity and perfection. He believes that the only way to achieve this is by completely isolating himself from the world and living in a state of constant prayer and meditation.As he becomes more and more immersed in his spiritual quest, Mouret begins to experience strange visions and hallucinations. He becomes convinced that he has been chosen by God to create a new order of monks, one that is even more pure and holy than the existing ones.However, Mouret's obsession with purity leads him down a dangerous path. He becomes increasingly detached from reality and begins to neglect his duties as a priest. His behavior becomes more erratic and he starts to have sexual fantasies about a young woman named Albine, who lives with him in the monastery.As Mouret's desires become more intense, he eventually gives in to temptation and has a sexual relationship with Albine. This act of transgression sends him into a downward spiral and he is eventually consumed by his own guilt and shame.Abbe Mouret's Transgression is a powerful and thought-provoking novel that explores the themes of religion, sexuality, and the human psyche. Zola's vivid descriptions and complex characters make this a compelling read for anyone interested in exploring the darker side of human nature.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.