Ambrose Bierce: THE MONK AND THE HANGMAN'S DAUGHTER
Ambrose Bierce
A tragic but captivating tale of a naive young Franciscan monk in the 17th century. Told from his point of view, he describes being sent to a remote monastery in Germany along with several others of his order and their travel through strange new territories. Meeting the local hangman's daughter, who is shunned and despised by the local populace because of her father's occupation, he is overcome with Christian concern for her misery and wants to protect her. The conflict between his desire for her spiritual welfare and what can only be called more earthy desires eventually causes great distress and problems for himself and the girl.
Duration - 2h 44m.
Author - Ambrose Bierce.
Narrator - philip chenevert.
Published Date - Monday, 01 January 2024.
Copyright - © 1911 Houghton MIfflin ©.
Location:
United States
Description:
A tragic but captivating tale of a naive young Franciscan monk in the 17th century. Told from his point of view, he describes being sent to a remote monastery in Germany along with several others of his order and their travel through strange new territories. Meeting the local hangman's daughter, who is shunned and despised by the local populace because of her father's occupation, he is overcome with Christian concern for her misery and wants to protect her. The conflict between his desire for her spiritual welfare and what can only be called more earthy desires eventually causes great distress and problems for himself and the girl. Duration - 2h 44m. Author - Ambrose Bierce. Narrator - philip chenevert. Published Date - Monday, 01 January 2024. Copyright - © 1911 Houghton MIfflin ©.
Language:
English
Opening Credits
Duration:00:00:08
01- Chapters 1 and 2
Duration:00:18:22
02 - Chapters 3,4,5,6
Duration:00:11:23
03 - Chapters 7,8,9,10
Duration:00:12:26
04 - Chapters 11,12,13,14
Duration:00:25:06
05 - Chapters 15,16,17,18
Duration:00:15:44
06 - Chapters 19,20,21,22
Duration:00:17:55
07 - Chapters 23,24,25,26
Duration:00:21:57
08 - Chapters 27,28,29,30
Duration:00:12:59
09 - Chapters 31,32,33,34
Duration:00:18:28
10 - Chapters 35,36
Duration:00:10:12
Ending Credits
Duration:00:00:15