Le signe sur les mains : roman by Emile Baumann
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Baumann, Emile, 1868-1942
French
"Le signe sur les mains : roman" by Émile Baumann is a novel written in the early 20th century. The story appears to revolve around a young man named Jérôme who is grappling with the complexities of faith, vocation, and love against the backdrop of a religious ceremony, specifically the ordination of clergymen. It explores themes of sacrifice, obli...
calls. The opening of the novel introduces us to Jérôme as he attends the solemn ceremony of ordination in a chapel, reflecting on his own life, experiences of war, and the memory of a deceased friend named Montcalm, who had aspired to become a priest. As Jérôme watches the ordinands take vows of service and sacrifice, he becomes introspective, questioning his own vocation and the meaning of his promise to Montcalm. He is torn between a desire for freedom and the weight of responsibility, complicated further by his budding feelings for two young women, Agnès and Antoinette. This rich opening sets the stage for an exploration of faith, identity, and the choices that shape one’s destiny. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Ashley Adams
4 months agoI had low expectations initially, however the structure supports both quick reading and deep study. I’ll definitely revisit this in the future.
Sarah Ramirez
1 month agoI found this while browsing online and the clarity of the writing makes this accessible to a wide audience. I’ll definitely revisit this in the future.
Margaret Allen
5 months agoI came across this while researching and the depth of research presented here is truly commendable. I’ll definitely revisit this in the future.
Michelle Green
1 month agoTo be perfectly clear, the narrative structure is incredibly compelling and well-thought-out. This book will stay with me for a long time.
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Christopher Johnson
1 week agoI approached this with curiosity because the narrative structure is incredibly compelling and well-thought-out. A valuable addition to my digital library.