Georges Bernanos
Georges Bernanos was a French Roman Catholic writer and First World War soldier, born in 1888. His notable works - Under the Sun of Satan , Joy and Monsieur Ouine concern themselves with the ironies of good and evil. Despising Fascism and disillusioned with the state of Europe in 1938, he went into self-imposed exile in Brazil with his wife and six children. He died back in France in 1948. Diary of a Country Priest is considered to be his masterpiece.
Georges Bernanos was a French Roman Catholic writer and First World War soldier, born in 1888. His notable works - Under the Sun of Satan , Joy and Monsieur Ouine concern themselves with the ironies of good and evil. Despising Fascism and disillusioned with the state of Europe in 1938, he went into self-imposed exile in Brazil with his wife and six children. He died back in France in 1948. Diary of a Country Priest is considered to be his masterpiece. See less
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Georges Bernanos book reviews
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The Diary of a Country Priest
by TerryUK, Jun 3, 2010
This book was studied by Pope Benedict XVI and the Curia during the final week of Lent, before Holy Week, in 2010. Recommendation enough Read More
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The Diary of a Country Priest
Thought Provoking
by buzzy, May 13, 2010
Thoroughly enjoyed this nighttime read; into the mind of an intelligent servant of the church & the people. A sensitive man on the road to heaven. Read More
