Urban Grandier

Længde: 3T 12M
Sprog: Engelsk
Format
Kategori: Romaner

"Urban Grandier" by Alexandre Dumas is a dramatic retelling of the infamous witchcraft trial of Urbain Grandier, a 17th-century French priest. Accused of sorcery and orchestrating demonic possessions in Loudun, Grandier becomes the target of political and religious persecution. Dumas explores the web of jealousy, corruption, and power struggles that led to his downfall, highlighting the tension between faith and reason. The novel delves into themes of injustice, manipulation, and the abuse of authority, as Grandier’s defiance and intellect make him both admired and despised. A gripping blend of history and intrigue, it portrays the fragility of truth in a society rife with superstition and tyranny, leaving readers to ponder the cost of integrity in the face of oppression.

Udgivelsesdato

Lydbog: 12. april 2025
E-bog: 3. juli 2017