The Confessional (1882)

By Aloysius Roeggl

Book Overview

The Confessional is a novel written by Aloysius Roeggl and published in 1882. The story revolves around a young woman named Maria who is forced to enter a convent by her father. Maria struggles with her faith and the strict rules of the convent and eventually falls in love with a young priest named Father Ambrosius. However, their love is forbidden, and they must keep their relationship a secret. When Maria becomes pregnant, she is forced to confess her sins to the other nuns, and the consequences of her actions lead to tragic events. The Confessional explores themes of love, faith, and the consequences of breaking societal and religious norms. Roeggl's writing style is descriptive and emotional, drawing the reader into the characters' lives and struggles. The novel offers a glimpse into the strict religious practices of the time and the consequences of challenging those practices. Overall, The Confessional is a thought-provoking and emotional read that delves into the complexities of faith and love.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: 1164048945
• ISBN13: 9781164048947
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 514 Pages
• Weight: 1.50 lbs.
• Dimensions: 1.0" x 6.0" x 9.0"