The Abbe Edgeworth And His Friends (1913)

By Violette M. Montagu

Book Overview

The Abbe Edgeworth and His Friends is a historical novel written by Violette M. Montagu and published in 1913. The book tells the story of the Abbe Edgeworth, a Catholic priest who lived in France during the 18th century. The Abbe is known for his friendship with many prominent figures of the time, including Voltaire, Rousseau, and Diderot. The novel is set against the backdrop of the Enlightenment, a period of great intellectual and social change in Europe. The Abbe is a central figure in this movement, as he is committed to promoting the ideals of reason, tolerance, and freedom. He is also deeply committed to his faith, and struggles to reconcile his beliefs with the changing world around him.The book is divided into several sections, each focusing on a different aspect of the Abbe's life. The first section explores his childhood and early years as a priest, while later sections delve into his friendships with the great thinkers of his time. Throughout the book, the Abbe's relationships with these figures are explored in detail, as are his struggles with the Church and with his own conscience.Overall, The Abbe Edgeworth and His Friends is a fascinating look at a pivotal period in European history, and a compelling portrait of a man who was both a product of his time and a visionary ahead of it.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: 1164099469
• ISBN13: 9781164099468
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 362 Pages
• Weight: 1.07 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.8" x 6.0" x 9.0"