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The Song at the Scaffold

Gertrud von le Fort
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The Song at the Scaffold

Fiction | Novel | Adult | Published in 1993

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Gertrud von le Fort

The Song at the Scaffold

Fiction | Novel | Adult | Published in 1993
Book Details
Pages

104

Format

Novel • Fiction

Genre
Classic Fiction

Historical Fiction

Christian
Setting

France • 1790s

Topic
Religion & Spirituality

Education

World History
Publication Year

1993

Audience

Adult

Recommended Reading Age

14+ years

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Super Short Summary

The Song at the Scaffold by Gertrud von le Fort is a historical novella centered on a group of Carmelite nuns during the French Revolution. The narrative explores themes of faith and sacrifice as the nuns face persecution. It emphasizes the spiritual journey of one young novice and the communal strength of the sisters in the face of impending danger.

Mysterious

Melancholic

Contemplative

Reviews & Readership

4.2

876 ratings

70%

Loved it

21%

Mixed feelings

9%

Not a fan

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Review Roundup

The Song at the Scaffold by Gertrud von le Fort receives praise for its lyrical prose and deep exploration of faith and martyrdom during the French Revolution. Critics note its contemplative depth, though some feel its brevity limits character development. Overall, it's lauded for its spiritual insight and dramatic tension.

Who should read this

Who Should Read The Song at the Scaffold?

A reader who appreciates The Song at the Scaffold by Gertrud von le Fort would enjoy historical fiction with spiritual themes, focusing on martyrdom and sacrifice. Fans of Georges Bernanos's Diary of a Country Priest or Evelyn Waugh's Brideshead Revisited would find a similar depth in exploring faith and morality.

4.2

876 ratings

70%

Loved it

21%

Mixed feelings

9%

Not a fan

Book Details
Pages

104

Format

Novel • Fiction

Genre
Classic Fiction

Historical Fiction

Christian
Setting

France • 1790s

Topic
Religion & Spirituality

Education

World History
Publication Year

1993

Audience

Adult

Recommended Reading Age

14+ years

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