Publisher's Synopsis
The Tidings Brought To Mary: A Mystery is a novel written by the French author Paul Claudel and first published in 1916. The book tells the story of two sisters, Violaine and Mara, who live in a small village in medieval France. Violaine is a pious and virtuous young woman who is beloved by all who know her, while Mara is jealous of her sister's popularity and struggles with her own desires and temptations.One day, a group of traveling actors arrives in the village and puts on a play about the Annunciation, the biblical story of the angel Gabriel's visit to Mary to tell her she will bear a son. The play deeply affects Violaine, who becomes convinced that she has been chosen by God to bear a child like Mary. Mara, meanwhile, becomes increasingly resentful of her sister's piety and begins to plot against her.As the story unfolds, the sisters' relationship becomes increasingly strained, and their community is torn apart by jealousy, suspicion, and religious fervor. Ultimately, the novel explores themes of faith, redemption, and the power of belief to shape our lives and the world around us.The Tidings Brought To Mary: A Mystery is a lyrical and deeply spiritual work that has been praised for its vivid descriptions of medieval life and its exploration of the human psyche. It is considered one of Claudel's most important works and has been translated into numerous languages.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.
