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The Disciple

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The narrative explores the life of Adrien Sixte, a reclusive intellectual whose theories on psychological materialism are challenged when he becomes involved in a criminal trial. The case revolves around Robert Greslou, a former student and disciple, who reveals his tumultuous journey through a memoir written in jail. Greslou's self-analysis uncovers the psychological factors that led to his downfall, particularly his troubling relationship with a young girl from an aristocratic family, ultimately culminating in her tragic death.

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The Disciple, Paul Bourget

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2021
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Title
The Disciple
Language
English
Released
2021
Format
Paperback
Pages
222
ISBN13
9781951319151
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The narrative explores the life of Adrien Sixte, a reclusive intellectual whose theories on psychological materialism are challenged when he becomes involved in a criminal trial. The case revolves around Robert Greslou, a former student and disciple, who reveals his tumultuous journey through a memoir written in jail. Greslou's self-analysis uncovers the psychological factors that led to his downfall, particularly his troubling relationship with a young girl from an aristocratic family, ultimately culminating in her tragic death.