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Les Miserables Volume 2 by Victor Hugo ~ Full Audiobook

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Life Within the Bernardine Convent

This chapter explores the austere yet vibrant life of the Bernardines under Martin Vergat, highlighting their strict rules of obedience, prayer, and self-discipline established since 1824. It contrasts their unique practices of perpetual adoration with those of other religious orders, emphasizing the challenges and sacrifices faced by the nuns. The narrative also reflects on the experiences of young girls in a convent boarding school, showcasing the interplay of joy and severity in their strict upbringing.

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