Length5h 43m
About this audiobook
In this remarkable novel, Mauriac brings his extraordinary talent for probing the inmost core of the human character to what is arguably the most exciting theme in the world: the battle for the human soul. In all of literature there can be few more appalling studies of a soul devoured by pride and avarice, corroded by hatred.
Louis, a wretchedly unhappy multimillionaire, all but personifies evil. Toward the end of his life, seeking to uncover the cause of his unhappiness, he commits to paper his whole bitter story: his indulgent but affection-starved childhood; his first love; the trivial misunderstanding that festered until it poisoned their entire married life and the lives of their children; the old miser’s struggle to disinherit his family; and finally, the powerful climax, with divine grace vying to the very end to pierce the evil encrusting Louis’ soul.
Audiobook details
Rating★★★★ 4.1 (5.8K)
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GenreGeneral Fiction, Christian & Inspirational
Length5 hrs 43 mins
Narrated byGeoffrey Howard
FormatAudiobook
Publish dateOct 14, 2009
LanguageEnglish
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