Priscilla of Alexandria

Edmond-Adolphe de Lepelletier de Bouellet (1842-1913) was a French writer, journalist, and literary historian, author of biographies, novels, and cultural studies. His work covers a wide range of topics, from historical reconstructions to political journalism. He is best known for his historical novels, which combine artistic narrative with meticulous source work and a desire to convey the spirit of the era.
The novel "Priscilla of Alexandria" transports the reader to Alexandria in the 5th century CE-the center of the confrontation between pagan tradition and the emerging Christian world. The main characters embody the diverse religious and philosophical views of the waning Hellenistic period. Among them, Priscilla stands out-a woman whose path leads from the strict Christian denial of the flesh and earthly joys to a new, radiant affirmation of them. Through her fate, the author reveals the inner drama of a turning point, when the old world is disappearing and the new one has not yet found its clear form.
"Priscilla of Alexandria" is not only a historical novel but also a profound exploration of human convictions, passions, and the search for truth in a time of spiritual crisis.