The Abbe Constantin (1895)

By Ludovic Halévy

Book Overview

The Abbe Constantin is a novel written by Ludovic Halevy and published in 1895. The story revolves around the life of a young priest named Constantin, who is known for his kindness and selflessness. He lives in a small village in France and is loved by all the people there.The novel begins with Constantin receiving a letter from his childhood friend, Marie, who is now married to a wealthy man. She invites Constantin to visit her in Paris and offers to introduce him to high society. Constantin accepts the invitation and travels to Paris, where he is welcomed with open arms by Marie and her husband.In Paris, Constantin is exposed to the luxurious lifestyle of the wealthy and is introduced to many influential people. However, he soon realizes that this lifestyle is not for him and longs to return to his simple life in the village. He also falls in love with Marie's sister, Louise, who shares his values and beliefs.The rest of the novel follows Constantin's struggle to reconcile his love for Louise with his duties as a priest, and his eventual decision to leave Paris and return to the village. The Abbe Constantin is a heartwarming tale of love, sacrifice, and the importance of staying true to oneself.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: 1164166786
• ISBN13: 9781164166788
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 210 Pages
• Weight: 0.63 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.4" x 6.0" x 9.0"