Publisher's Synopsis
Abbe Constantin and A Marriage for Love is a novel by French author Ludovic Halevy, first published in 1902. The book tells the story of a young French priest named Abbe Constantin, who falls in love with a young woman named Gilberte, but is torn between his love for her and his commitment to the church.As Abbe Constantin struggles with his feelings, he is also faced with a difficult decision when he learns that his wealthy aunt is planning to leave her fortune to him, but only if he agrees to marry a woman of her choosing. Abbe Constantin must choose between his love for Gilberte and his desire for financial security.The novel explores themes of love, duty, and social class, as well as the conflict between personal happiness and societal expectations. Halevy's writing is characterized by its vivid descriptions of French society and its nuanced portrayal of complex characters.Abbe Constantin and A Marriage for Love is a classic of French literature and remains popular today for its timeless themes and engaging storytelling.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.
