Publisher's Synopsis
Spiridion is a novel written by French author George Sand and published in 1839. The story follows the journey of a young man named Spiridion who leaves his monastery in search of truth and spiritual enlightenment. Along the way, he meets a group of intellectuals who challenge his beliefs and force him to question his faith.As Spiridion navigates this new world of ideas and philosophies, he becomes increasingly disillusioned with the church and its teachings. He begins to see the hypocrisy and corruption that lies at the heart of organized religion and becomes determined to find his own path to enlightenment.Throughout the novel, Sand explores themes of faith, morality, and the search for truth. She also touches on issues of gender and class, as Spiridion encounters women who are struggling to find their own voices and social outcasts who are marginalized by society.Overall, Spiridion is a thought-provoking and engaging novel that offers a unique perspective on spirituality and the human condition. It is a testament to Sand's talent as a writer and her ability to tackle complex themes with grace and nuance.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.
