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From Mother To Son: The Selected Letters Of Marie De L'Incarnation To Claude Martin (Aar Religions In Translation)
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Marie De L'Incarnation (1599 1672), Renowned French Mystic And Founder Of The Ursulines In Canada, Abandoned Her Son, Claude Martin, When He Was A Mere Eleven Years Old To Dedicate Herself Completely To A Consecrated Religious Life.In 1639, Marie Migrated To The Struggling French Colony At Quebec To Found The First Ursuline Convent In The New World. Over The Course Of The Next Thirtyone Years, The Relationship Between Marie And Claude Would Take Shape By Means Of A Transatlantic Correspondence In Which Mother And Son Shared Advice And Counsel, Concerns And Anxieties, And Joys And Frustrations.From Mother To Son Presents Annotated Translations Of Fortyone Of The Eightyone Extant Fulllength Letters Exchanged By Marie And Her Son Between 1640 And 1671. These Letters Reveal Much About The Early History Of New France And The Spiritual Itinerary Of One Of The Most Celebrated Mystics Of The Seventeenth Century. Uniting The Letters Into A Coherent Whole Is The Distinctive Relationship Between An Absent Mother And Her Abandoned Son, A Relationship Reconfigured From Flesh And Blood To The Written Word Exchanged Between Professed Religious United In Jesus Christ As Members Of The Same Spiritual Family.In Providing A Contemporary Translation Of Marie'S Letters To Claude, Mary Dunn Renders Accessible To An Englishspeaking Readership A Rich Source For The History Of Colonial North America, Providing A Counterpoint To A Narrative Weighted In Favor Of Plymouth Rock And The Puritans And A History Of New France Dominated By The Perspectives Of Men Both Religious And Secular.Dunn Expertly Contextualizes The Correspondence Within The Broader Cultural, Historical, Intellectual, And Theological Currents Of The Seventeenth Century As Well As Within Modern Scholarship On Marie De L'Incarnation.From Mother To Son Offers A Fascinating Portrait Of The Nature And Evolution Of Marie'S Relationship With Her Son. By Highlighting The Great Range Of Their Conversation, Dunn Provides A Window Onto One Of The More Intriguing And Complicated Stories Of Maternal And Filial Affection In The Modern Christian West.
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Frequently Asked Questions
- Q: What is the main theme of 'From Mother to Son'? A: 'From Mother to Son' explores the relationship between Marie de l'Incarnation and her son, Claude Martin, through their trans-Atlantic correspondence, highlighting themes of maternal affection, spiritual connection, and the historical context of early New France.
- Q: Who is the author of this book? A: The book is authored by Mary Dunn, who provides annotated translations of the letters exchanged between Marie de l'Incarnation and her son.
- Q: What type of binding does this book have? A: 'From Mother to Son' is available in a hardcover binding, ensuring durability and a classic presentation.
- Q: How many pages does the book contain? A: The book consists of 256 pages, offering a comprehensive look at the letters and their significance.
- Q: Is this book suitable for academic study? A: Yes, the book provides extensive context and annotations that make it suitable for academic study, particularly in subjects related to religious history, colonial studies, and women's studies.
- Q: What is the publication date of 'From Mother to Son'? A: 'From Mother to Son' was published on August 1, 2014.
- Q: Are there any illustrations or photographs in the book? A: The book primarily focuses on text and does not include illustrations or photographs, as it centers on the letters exchanged between Marie and Claude.
- Q: What historical period does this book cover? A: The book covers the seventeenth century, specifically focusing on the years between 1640 and 1671.
- Q: Does the book include any additional commentary or analysis? A: Yes, Mary Dunn includes annotations and contextual analysis that enrich the readers' understanding of the letters and their historical significance.
- Q: What makes this book unique compared to other historical letters collections? A: This book is unique due to its focus on the emotional and spiritual dynamics of a mother-son relationship set against the backdrop of early colonial Canada, highlighting a perspective often overlooked in favor of male narratives.