![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() And as he approaches death, from cancer, the priest's saintliness remains unclear to him, but becomes undeniable to the reader. In his diary, the priest records feelings of inferiority and sadness that he cannot express to his parishioners. Though often dismissed as a 'merely Catholic' writer, Bernanos' humanism and touching portraits of compassion, doubt and suffering at its limits are sure to captivate both secular and religious readers.Īndré Malraux rated the works of Georges Bernanos even above Sartre, Camus and Gide.Īlso of note: Paul Schrader (Taxi Driver) recently wrote and directed the 2018 film "First Reformed" which is loosely based on both this book as well as the film by Robert Bresson of the same title. 2020 Summer Reading Recommendations: The Diary of a Country Pries t by George Bernanos. First published in 1937, Bernanos's describes a faithful man's experience of failure. This novel (his 3rd) deserves a place beside even Dostoyevsky's most psychological novels. Though little known or discussed in English speaking countries, French author Georges Bernanos made a critical impact, inspiring several films in France, most notably by director Robert Bresson. A young priest taking over a rural parish tries to discharge his duties even as he struggles to relate to the congregation and the cold realism of his nearest colleagues, all the while, coping with a mysterious stomach ailment. ![]()
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