The Private Memoirs and Confessions of a Justified Sinner

Name: The Private Memoirs and Confessions of a Justified Sinner
Brand: Lushena Books
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By James Hogg

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The Private Memoirs and Confessions of a Justified Sinner by James Hogg is a gothic novel that explores themes of religious fanaticism, identity, and psychological torment. Set in early 18th-century Scotland, the story is framed as a found manuscript and tells the tale of Robert Wringhim, a young man raised under strict Calvinist beliefs. Convinced he is among the "elect" and thus incapable of sin, Robert falls under the influence of a mysterious, devil-like figure named Gil-Martin, who urges him to commit a series of murders-including that of his own brother.As Robert's grip on reality deteriorates, the novel blurs the line between supernatural possession and mental illness. The dual narrative structure-one from an editor and the other from Robert's own "confessions"-raises questions about truth, morality, and self-delusion. Hogg's novel is a powerful critique of religious extremism and a landmark in early psychological horror.

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Binding:: Paperback
Number of Pages:: 194
Release Date:: 2025-07-30
Publication Date:: 2025-07-30
Publisher:: Lushena Books
Languages:: Original: English
ISBN13:: 9798897185849
Weight:: 369 g
Height:: 140 cm
Width:: 216 cm
Thickness:: 13 cm

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