In Our Convent Days

By Agnes Repplier

Book Overview

In Our Convent Days is a memoir written by Agnes Repplier, which recounts her experiences as a student at the Convent of the Sacred Heart in Philadelphia during the late 19th century. The book is divided into several chapters, each of which focuses on a different aspect of convent life, including the nuns who taught the students, the daily routine of the school, and the various extracurricular activities available to the students.Throughout the book, Repplier provides vivid descriptions of the people and places she encountered during her time at the convent. She also reflects on the lessons she learned and the friendships she formed while studying there. In addition, she offers insights into the broader social and cultural context of the time, including the role of women in society and the changing attitudes towards education.Overall, In Our Convent Days is a charming and insightful memoir that offers a unique glimpse into the world of a 19th century Catholic girls' school. It is a must-read for anyone interested in the history of education, women's studies, or religious life in America.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.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 116377815X
• ISBN13: 9781163778159
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 272 Pages
• Weight: 0.81 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.6" x 6.0" x 9.0"