Perte et gain

With contributions by Frederick Oakeley · Translated by Fulcran Segondy

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"Perte et gain : histoire d'un converti" by John Henry Newman is a philosophical novel published in 1848. Set in Oxford during the 1820s, it follows young Charles Reding as he navigates intense religious debates within the Church of England. Despite his intention to follow tradition and avoid controversial factions, Charles finds himself drawn toward Roman Catholicism. His intellectual journey leads to a conversion that brings personal fulfillment but devastating consequences for his relationships with family and friends who cannot understand his choice.

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