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France, Anatole
1844
1924
Thibault, Jacques-Anatole-François
Thibault, Jacques-Anatole-Francois
Thibault, Anatole
Allinson, A. R. (Alfred Richard)
1852
1929
Allinson, Alfred Richard
Le puits de Sainte Claire. English
The Well of Saint Clare
Translation of: Le puits de Sainte Claire
Prologue: The Reverend Father Adone Doni -- San Satiro -- Messer Guido Cavalcanti -- Lucifer -- The loaves of black bread -- The merry-hearted Buffalmacco -- The lady of Verona -- The human tragedy -- The mystic blood -- A sound security -- History of Doña Maria d'Avalos and the Duke d'Andria -- Bonaparte at San Miniato.
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"The Well of Saint Clare" by Anatole France is a novel written in the late 19th century. The narrative revolves around the experiences of a narrator who reflects on his encounters with Father Adone Doni, a Franciscan friar, in the enchanting setting of Sienna, Italy, during springtime. Through the character of Father Doni and his tales, the book examines themes of spirituality, the nature of goodness, and the complexities of faith. At the start of the novel, the narrator describes his evenings spent walking in Sienna, where he meets the Reverend Father Adone Doni. The two engage in thoughtful dialogues about life, morality, and the nature of evil, particularly illustrated through the eccentric ideas of the humble friar regarding the Devil. During their conversations, Doni shares an inspiring yet unfamiliar story about Saint Clare and a vision experienced by Saint Francis, which sets the tone for the intertwining of historical spirituality with personal reflection and philosophical inquiry that characterizes the text. This opening establishes a contemplative atmosphere, inviting readers into a deeper exploration of faith and human experience throughout the novel. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Reading ease score: 74.8 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read.
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