Life In A Convent (1848)

""Life In A Convent"" is a non-fiction book written by Samuel Phillips Day and first published in 1848. The book provides a detailed and insightful account of what it was like to live in a convent during the 19th century. Day draws on his own experiences as a visitor to several convents, as well as on the stories of nuns who had left their orders and shared their experiences with him.The book covers a wide range of topics related to convent life, including the daily routines of nuns, their spiritual practices, their relationships with each other, and their interactions with the outside world. Day also examines the reasons why women chose to become nuns, as well as the challenges they faced in their vocation.Throughout the book, Day offers a balanced and nuanced perspective on convent life. While he acknowledges the many positive aspects of the convent, such as the sense of community and the opportunity for spiritual growth, he also highlights the negative aspects, such as the strict rules and lack of personal freedom. He also discusses the controversies surrounding convents at the time, such as accusations of abuse and forced confinement.Overall, ""Life In A Convent"" is an important historical document that provides a fascinating glimpse into a world that is often shrouded in mystery and myth. It is a must-read for anyone interested in the history of religion, women's history, or social history more broadly.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.