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Title: Brief Reflections relative to the Emigrant French Clergy
Note: Reading ease score: 54.4 (10th to 12th grade). Somewhat difficult to read.
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Summary: "Brief Reflections relative to the Emigrant French Clergy" by Fanny Burney is a poignant humanitarian appeal written in the late 18th century. This work falls under the category of a social and political reflection, focusing on the plight of the French clergy who fled to Britain during the tumultuous period of the French Revolution. The text advocates for support and aid from the women of Great Britain, highlighting the moral imperative of compassion and charity amidst the crises of displacement and suffering experienced by these exiled figures. In the book, Burney passionately argues for the urgent need to assist the expatriated French clergy, emphasizing their character as virtuous victims of persecution rather than criminals. She juxtaposes the tragic events of the Revolution with the noble virtues of the clergy, imploring British women to engage actively in philanthropy to help preserve these men from destitution. The narrative blends emotional appeal with rational discourse, vividly recounting the dangers and hardships faced by the clergy in their quest for refuge. Burney calls upon women to exercise their benevolence, reminding them of their shared humanity with those suffering, and urging them to contribute to a charitable endeavor that honors both faith and compassion. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Author: Burney, Fanny, 1752-1840
EBook No.: 29125
Published: Jun 15, 2009
Downloads: 47
Language: English
Subject: France -- History -- Revolution, 1789-1799 -- Religious aspects
Subject: Clergy -- France
Subject: French -- Great Britain
LoCC: Language and Literatures: English literature
Category: Text
Rights: Public domain in the USA.
This edition has images.
Title: Brief Reflections relative to the Emigrant French Clergy
Note: Reading ease score: 54.4 (10th to 12th grade). Somewhat difficult to read.
Credits:
Produced by Chris Curnow, Joseph Cooper, Greg Bergquist and the
Online Distributed Proofreading Team at https:
//www.pgdp.net
Summary: "Brief Reflections relative to the Emigrant French Clergy" by Fanny Burney is a poignant humanitarian appeal written in the late 18th century. This work falls under the category of a social and political reflection, focusing on the plight of the French clergy who fled to Britain during the tumultuous period of the French Revolution. The text advocates for support and aid from the women of Great Britain, highlighting the moral imperative of compassion and charity amidst the crises of displacement and suffering experienced by these exiled figures. In the book, Burney passionately argues for the urgent need to assist the expatriated French clergy, emphasizing their character as virtuous victims of persecution rather than criminals. She juxtaposes the tragic events of the Revolution with the noble virtues of the clergy, imploring British women to engage actively in philanthropy to help preserve these men from destitution. The narrative blends emotional appeal with rational discourse, vividly recounting the dangers and hardships faced by the clergy in their quest for refuge. Burney calls upon women to exercise their benevolence, reminding them of their shared humanity with those suffering, and urging them to contribute to a charitable endeavor that honors both faith and compassion. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Author: Burney, Fanny, 1752-1840
EBook No.: 29125
Published: Jun 15, 2009
Downloads: 47
Language: English
Subject: France -- History -- Revolution, 1789-1799 -- Religious aspects
Subject: Clergy -- France
Subject: French -- Great Britain
LoCC: Language and Literatures: English literature
Category: Text
Rights: Public domain in the USA.