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Title: The History of the Devils of Loudun, Volumes I-III
The Alleged Possession of the Ursuline Nuns, and the Trial and Execution of Urbain Grandier, Told by an Eye-witness

Note: Reading ease score: 59.4 (10th to 12th grade). Somewhat difficult to read.

Credits: Produced by Chris Curnow, Eleni Christofaki and the Online
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Summary: "The History of the Devils of Loudun, Volumes I-III" by Des Niau is a historical account written in the late 19th century. The work is centered on the infamous case of Urbain Grandier, a curate accused of witchcraft and responsible for the possession of Ursuline nuns in Loudun, France. Through firsthand testimony, the book delves into the trials, the social climate of the time, and the implications of these events on the community, particularly focusing on themes of morality, power, and religious fervor. The opening of this work introduces Urbain Grandier, a controversial cleric whose popularity leads to multiple accusations and trials for alleged immoral conduct and witchcraft. As local tensions rise, particularly following the arrival of a new convent of Ursuline nuns, strange occurrences begin to unfold within the community, leading to claims of demonic possession among the nuns. The narrative details the investigations conducted by church authorities and the broader societal implications of the events, showcasing the intersection of faith, social intrigue, and drama, thus setting the stage for a complex tale of accusation and belief in the supernatural. (This is an automatically generated summary.)

Author: Des Niau

Translator: Goldsmid, Edmund

EBook No.: 45282

Published: Mar 31, 2014

Downloads: 120

Language: English

Subject: Grandier, Urbain, 1590-1634

Subject: Couvent des Ursulines (Loudun, France)

Subject: Demoniac possession

LoCC: Philosophy, Psychology, Religion: Psychology, Philosophy, Psychoanalysis

Category: Text

Rights: Public domain in the USA.

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Title: The History of the Devils of Loudun, Volumes I-III
The Alleged Possession of the Ursuline Nuns, and the Trial and Execution of Urbain Grandier, Told by an Eye-witness

Note: Reading ease score: 59.4 (10th to 12th grade). Somewhat difficult to read.

Credits: Produced by Chris Curnow, Eleni Christofaki and the Online
Distributed Proofreading Team at http: //www.pgdp.net (This
file was produced from images generously made available
by The Internet Archive)

Summary: "The History of the Devils of Loudun, Volumes I-III" by Des Niau is a historical account written in the late 19th century. The work is centered on the infamous case of Urbain Grandier, a curate accused of witchcraft and responsible for the possession of Ursuline nuns in Loudun, France. Through firsthand testimony, the book delves into the trials, the social climate of the time, and the implications of these events on the community, particularly focusing on themes of morality, power, and religious fervor. The opening of this work introduces Urbain Grandier, a controversial cleric whose popularity leads to multiple accusations and trials for alleged immoral conduct and witchcraft. As local tensions rise, particularly following the arrival of a new convent of Ursuline nuns, strange occurrences begin to unfold within the community, leading to claims of demonic possession among the nuns. The narrative details the investigations conducted by church authorities and the broader societal implications of the events, showcasing the intersection of faith, social intrigue, and drama, thus setting the stage for a complex tale of accusation and belief in the supernatural. (This is an automatically generated summary.)

Author: Des Niau

Translator: Goldsmid, Edmund

EBook No.: 45282

Published: Mar 31, 2014

Downloads: 120

Language: English

Subject: Grandier, Urbain, 1590-1634

Subject: Couvent des Ursulines (Loudun, France)

Subject: Demoniac possession

LoCC: Philosophy, Psychology, Religion: Psychology, Philosophy, Psychoanalysis

Category: Text

Rights: Public domain in the USA.