# The Private Memoirs and Confessions of a Justified Sinner

By James Hogg.

"The Private Memoirs and Confessions of a Justified Sinner" by James Hogg is a novel published in 1824. Robert Wringhim, a fervent Calvinist, falls under the influence of the enigmatic Gil-Martin and becomes convinced he is predestined for salvation. Believing himself justified by God, he embarks on a dark path of murder against those he deems already damned. This Scottish gothic tale blurs reality and supernatural horror, exploring religious fanaticism and evil through a narrative told largely from the criminal's own perspective. (Summary by Project Gutenberg, written by machine.)

- Language: English
- Subjects: Psychological fiction; Murderers -- Fiction; Scotland -- Fiction

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## Audiobooks of it

- [Private Memoirs and Confessions of a Justified Sinner (Version 2)](https://invisiblenetwork.ai/books/librivox/14038) by James Hogg (8 h 39 min, English)
- [Private Memoirs and Confessions of a Justified Sinner](https://invisiblenetwork.ai/books/librivox/14833) by James Hogg (10 h 21 min, English)

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