This edition had all images removed.
Title: L'anti-moine: nos numerus sumus & fruges consumere natis
Note: Reading ease score: 71.8 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read.
Credits:
Produced by René Galluvot (This file was produced from
images generously made available by the Bibliothèque
nationale de France (BnF/Gallica) at http:
//gallica.bnf.fr)
Summary: "L'anti-moine: nos numerus sumus & fruges consumere natis" by Anonymous is a satirical poem written during the late 17th century. The work critiques the monastic system and the perceived hypocrisy of monks, arguing that their existence is detrimental to society and religion. This poem uses humor and sharp wit to address issues of morality and the misallocation of resources within monastic communities. The content of "L'anti-moine" consists of a series of verses that vocally denounce the lifestyle and practices of monks, portraying them as idle and self-indulgent individuals who exploit their religious status for personal gain. The narrator accuses monks of being out of touch with the original virtues of spirituality and simplicity that the founders of monasticism intended. Through various arguments and anecdotal evidence, the text suggests that abolishing monkhood would not only benefit the state economically but would also promote greater moral integrity among citizens. The poem blends humor with a serious critique of religion, emphasizing the need for a return to genuine faith and practical contributions to society. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Author: Anonymous
EBook No.: 61571
Published: Mar 7, 2020
Downloads: 53
Language: French
Subject: France -- History -- Revolution, 1789-1799 -- Sources
Subject: France -- History -- Revolution, 1789-1799 -- Religious aspects
Subject: Satire, French
Subject: Monks -- France -- History -- 18th century -- Sources
LoCC: History: General and Eastern Hemisphere: France, Andorra, Monaco
LoCC: Language and Literatures: Romance literatures: French, Italian, Spanish, Portuguese
Category: Text
Rights: Public domain in the USA.
This edition has images.
Title: L'anti-moine: nos numerus sumus & fruges consumere natis
Note: Reading ease score: 71.8 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read.
Credits:
Produced by René Galluvot (This file was produced from
images generously made available by the Bibliothèque
nationale de France (BnF/Gallica) at http:
//gallica.bnf.fr)
Summary: "L'anti-moine: nos numerus sumus & fruges consumere natis" by Anonymous is a satirical poem written during the late 17th century. The work critiques the monastic system and the perceived hypocrisy of monks, arguing that their existence is detrimental to society and religion. This poem uses humor and sharp wit to address issues of morality and the misallocation of resources within monastic communities. The content of "L'anti-moine" consists of a series of verses that vocally denounce the lifestyle and practices of monks, portraying them as idle and self-indulgent individuals who exploit their religious status for personal gain. The narrator accuses monks of being out of touch with the original virtues of spirituality and simplicity that the founders of monasticism intended. Through various arguments and anecdotal evidence, the text suggests that abolishing monkhood would not only benefit the state economically but would also promote greater moral integrity among citizens. The poem blends humor with a serious critique of religion, emphasizing the need for a return to genuine faith and practical contributions to society. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Author: Anonymous
EBook No.: 61571
Published: Mar 7, 2020
Downloads: 53
Language: French
Subject: France -- History -- Revolution, 1789-1799 -- Sources
Subject: France -- History -- Revolution, 1789-1799 -- Religious aspects
Subject: Satire, French
Subject: Monks -- France -- History -- 18th century -- Sources
LoCC: History: General and Eastern Hemisphere: France, Andorra, Monaco
LoCC: Language and Literatures: Romance literatures: French, Italian, Spanish, Portuguese
Category: Text
Rights: Public domain in the USA.