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Query for Mr. Klimon
I am posting this with the hope that someone
with a website bearing the distinguished name "catholicbookcollector" might have both the knowledge and the kindness to assist in a matter regarding two of what might be the greatest Catholic novels ever written. I refer of course to novels by Jules Barbey D'Aurevilly, specifically two with titles often translated as, first, "The Enchanted," and secondly as, "A Married Priest." Sadly, although the titles are sometimes translated in discussions of Catholic fiction, I can not find any evidence that the books themselves have ever been translated into English. Abebooks, for instance, lists only the original French versions of those classics. No English translations are shown. From what I understand, D'Aurevilly's book about the married priest is one of the earliest novels to tackle what would have been of course a very ticklish subject in 19th century France. It would be intriguing to discover how the great Catholic novelist dealt with this controversial matter. Also, as I understand it, the other novel (with the title which translates as "The Enchanted")deals with important aspects of the French Revolution which are often today overlooked. My question is (and I welcome thoughtful, informative responses from any knowledgeable member of this forum): Do you happen to know if these two Catholic novels have ever been translated into English, and, if so, where the translations might be obtained, since they are not currently to be found in Abebooks? Mr. Palmer Book Room 314 |
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Marse Palmer writes:
Do you happen to know if these two Catholic novels have ever been translated into English Here's one: Barbey d'Aurevilly, J. (Jules), 1808-1889. Bewitched [Ensorcelée], translated from the French by Louise Collier Willcox, with an introduction by Ernest Boyd. New York and London, Harper & Brothers, 1928. 276 p. 18 cm (11 copies curently on ABE). I couldn't find an English translation of Prêtre Marié either. Merry Christmas! Bob Print Matters! Used & Rare Books http://www.abebooks.com/home/printmat |
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Bob Riedel wrote: Marse Palmer writes: Do you happen to know if these two Catholic novels have ever been translated into English Here's one: Barbey d'Aurevilly, J. (Jules), 1808-1889. Bewitched [Ensorcel=E9e], translated from the French by Louise Collier Willcox, with an introduction by Ernest Boyd. New York and London, Harper & Brothers, 1928. 276 p. 18 cm (11 copies curently on ABE). Thanks for the tip. I think the reason I missed that was that I put "The Enchanted" on the title line (because I had read a discussion of the book under that title). I couldn't find an English translation of Pr=EAtre Mari=E9 either. Merry Christmas! Bob Print Matters! Used & Rare Books http://www.abebooks.com/home/printmat |
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"Bob Riedel" wrote in message
... Marse Palmer writes: Do you happen to know if these two Catholic novels have ever been translated into English Here's one: Barbey d'Aurevilly, J. (Jules), 1808-1889. Bewitched [Ensorcelée], translated from the French by Louise Collier Willcox, with an introduction by Ernest Boyd. New York and London, Harper & Brothers, 1928. 276 p. 18 cm (11 copies curently on ABE). I couldn't find an English translation of Prêtre Marié either. I second Bob's report. I searched OCLC and found no English translation either. I know Barbey d'Aurevilly principally as a prime promoter of the cult of the dandy, especially Beau Brummell, who I have some reason to believe became a Catholic before his death. There is an interesting nexus between dandyism and conversion, see, e.g., this list of classic texts: http://www.dandyism.net/principaltexts.html William M. Klimon http://www.catholicbookcollector.com |
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