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Book Synopsis: “HUXLEY'S MASTERPIECE AND PERHAPS THE MOST ENJOYABLE BOOK ABOUT SPIRITUALITY EVER WRITTEN. .” — Washington Post Book World
Aldous Huxley's “brilliant” (Los Angeles Times) and gripping account of one of the strangest occurrences in history, hailed as the “peak achievement of Huxley’s career” by the New York Times
In 1632 an entire convent in the small French village of Loudun was apparently possessed by the devil. After a sensational and celebrated trial, the convent's charismatic priest Urban Grandier—accused of spiritually and sexually seducing the nuns in his charge—was convicted of being in league with Satan. Then he was burned at the stake for witchcraft.
A remarkable true story of religious and sexual obsession, The Devils of Loudon is considered by many to be Brave New World author Aldous Huxley's nonfiction masterpiece.

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Discover the gripping and mind-bending tale of spiritual turmoil and sexual obsession in Aldous Huxley's "brilliant" masterpiece - The Devils of Loudun. This captivating account takes you back to the 17th century in a small French village, where an entire convent is plagued by the influence of the devil himself. Huxley's meticulous research and impeccable storytelling will transport you back in time, allowing you to experience one of the strangest occurrences in history firsthand.

Step into the extraordinary trial of Urban Grandier, the charismatic priest accused of spiritual and sexual manipulation of the nuns under his care. The Devil's seductive presence lingers in every page, as Huxley skillfully unravels the web of intrigue and obsession that consumed the convent. Prepare to be captivated by the shocking revelations and the morally ambiguous nature of this true story, which will leave you questioning the boundaries between good and evil.

Hailed as the "peak achievement of Huxley's career" by the New York Times, The Devils of Loudun is not only a riveting historical account but also a thought-provoking exploration into the depths of spirituality. Huxley's profound insights into human nature and the forces that drive us will leave you with a renewed sense of awe and wonder.

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