Abbe Mouret's Transgression, Book Five of Rougon-Macquart Cycle
Published in 1875, 'Abbe Mouret's Transgression' is the fifth novel in Émile Zola's Rougon-Macquart Cycle. The story follows Serge Mouret, a priest in the rural village of Artauds, who experiences a breakdown and amnesia, leading him to fall in love with the innocent Albine. This romance ultimately results in tragic consequences, highlighting themes of desire, faith, and the conflict between nature and nurture. The novel is notable for its exploration of the human psyche and its critique of societal norms.
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