The Elm-tree on the Mall by Anatole France

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Author France, Anatole, 1844-1924
Editor Chapman, Frederic, -1918
Translator Willcocks, M. P. (Mary Patricia), 1869-1952
Title The Elm-tree on the Mall
Note Reading ease score: 70.8 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read.
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Summary "The Elm-tree on the Mall" by Anatole France is a novel written in the late 19th century. The story explores the complexities of social and religious life in France through the lens of its ecclesiastical characters, particularly focusing on Abbé Lantaigne, the head of a seminary, and his interactions with other clergy members. The novel delves into themes of ambition, morality, and the tension between tradition and modernity within the Catholic Church. The opening of the novel introduces the Cardinal-Archbishop in his salon, dictating a pastoral letter to his vicar-general, M. de Goulet, while engaging in discussions about various clergy and a profane professor named M. Guitrel. The dialogues reveal a blend of piety and intrigue, with complaints about Guitrel's teachings and his questionable associations with the local authorities, highlighting the power dynamics and moral dilemmas faced by the clergy. In this rich context, Abbé Lantaigne's character begins to take shape as someone deeply concerned about the integrity of the Church, setting the stage for further developments and conflicts in the narrative. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Language English
LoC Class PQ: Language and Literatures: Romance literatures: French, Italian, Spanish, Portuguese
Subject French fiction -- Translations into English
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EBook-No. 49924
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