Publisher's Synopsis
Six Months in a Convent is a memoir written by Rebecca Theresa Reed in 1835. The book recounts her experience of being falsely imprisoned in a convent for six months in the early 19th century. Reed was a young woman from Boston who had been visiting her friend in Montreal when she was taken against her will and forced to become a nun. Reed's story exposes the harsh realities of life in a convent during this time period, including the strict rules and regulations, the lack of freedom, and the physical and emotional abuse that she and other nuns endured. The book also sheds light on the corrupt practices of the Catholic Church and the power dynamics that existed between the Church and the state.Six Months in a Convent was a controversial book when it was first published, as it challenged the dominant narrative of the time that portrayed convent life as idyllic and peaceful. The book was widely read and became a bestseller, sparking a national conversation about the role of the Catholic Church in American society. Overall, Six Months in a Convent is an important historical document that provides insight into the experiences of women in the 19th century and the ways in which institutional power can be abused.Who Was Under The Influence Of The Roman Catholics About Two Years, And An Inmate Of The Ursuline Convent On Mount Benedict, Charlestown, Massachusetts, Nearly Six Months, In The Years 1831-1832.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.
