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The Mysteries of the Neapolitan Convents With a Brief Sketch of the Early Life of the Authoress

The Mysteries of the Neapolitan Convents With a Brief Sketch of the Early Life of the Authoress

Caracciolo, Henrietta
Redfield, J. S.

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ISBN10: 1162611278
ISBN13: 9781162611273
Publisher: Kessinger Pub Llc
Published: Sep 10 2010
Pages: 486
Weight: 2.39
Height: 0.98 Width: 8.25 Depth: 11.00
Language: English
The Mysteries of the Neapolitan Convents is a book written by Henrietta Caracciolo that provides an intriguing glimpse into the secretive world of convents in Naples during the 19th century. The author, who herself was a former nun, shares her personal experiences and observations of the daily life, rituals, and traditions of the convents, as well as the scandals and corruption that occurred within them.The book is divided into several chapters, each focusing on a different aspect of convent life, such as the daily routine, the hierarchy of the nuns, and the relationships between the nuns and their families. The author also delves into the darker side of convent life, including the mistreatment of novices, the use of punishment and torture, and the prevalence of sexual abuse.In addition to her personal experiences, Caracciolo also provides historical context and background information on the convents, including their origins and the role they played in society. The book also includes a brief sketch of the author's early life, providing insight into what led her to become a nun and ultimately leave the convent.Overall, The Mysteries of the Neapolitan Convents is a fascinating and eye-opening account of a little-known aspect of Italian history and culture. It offers a unique perspective on the inner workings of convents and sheds light on the challenges faced by those who lived within them.1867. In writing these memoirs, it was Ms. Caracciolo's intention to confirm, so far as her experience as a Benedictine nun goes, the reasonableness, and the justice of the measure before the Italian government, suppressing monasticism; and, at the same time, to undeceive those who really believe that these institutions are the asylums of all the religious virtues. She proposes to show that the individuals confined in these convents are not only useless to society, and even noxious, but that they represent an order of ideas long since effete and that they are in direct opposition to the opinions of the civilized world in the 19th century.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

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