The Confessional (1889)

By Luigi Desanctis

Book Overview

The Confessional is a novel written by Luigi Desanctis and originally published in 1889. The story is set in Italy and follows the life of a young priest named Don Salvatore, who is known for his piety and devotion to his faith. However, Don Salvatore's life takes a dramatic turn when he becomes involved with a young woman named Maria, who confesses to him that she is in love with him.As Don Salvatore struggles with his own feelings for Maria and his commitment to his vows, he is also faced with the challenges of navigating the complex and often corrupt world of the Catholic Church. Along the way, he must confront his own doubts and fears, as well as the hypocrisy and deceit of those around him.The Confessional is a powerful and thought-provoking novel that explores themes of love, faith, and redemption. It offers a vivid and compelling portrait of a man torn between his religious calling and his human desires, and raises important questions about the nature of morality and the role of religion in society.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: 110424764X
• ISBN13: 9781104247645
• Release Date: April 2009
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 164 Pages
• Weight: 0.50 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.3" x 6.0" x 9.0"