The Last Day Of Pere Gratry (1872) - Hardcover

The Last Day of Pere Gratry is a novel written by Pere Adolphe Perraud and published in 1872. The book is set in France and follows the story of Father Gratry, a Catholic priest who is nearing the end of his life. The narrative is divided into three parts, each of which focuses on a different aspect of Father Gratry's life.The first part of the book explores Father Gratry's early years as a seminarian and his struggles with doubt and uncertainty. The second part of the book follows Father Gratry's life as a priest and his efforts to reconcile his faith with the changing world around him. The final part of the book depicts Father Gratry's last day on earth, as he reflects on his life and prepares for his impending death.Throughout the book, Father Gratry grapples with questions of faith, morality, and the meaning of life. He engages in philosophical debates with other characters and reflects on his own experiences and beliefs. The Last Day of Pere Gratry is a poignant and thought-provoking novel that explores the complexities of faith and the human condition.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.