“My parents were both from Scotland, but had been resident in Lower Canada some time before their marriage, which took place in Montreal; and in that city I spent most of my life.”
Quote by Maria Monk
Work
Awful Disclosures of Maria Monk: As Exhibited in a Narrative of Her Sufferings During a Residence of Five Years as a Novice, and Two Years as a Black Nun, in the Hotel Dieu Nunnery at Montreal
This book is a first-person account of Maria Monk's time in the Hotel Dieu Nunnery in Montreal. It describes her experiences as a novice and a black nun, focusing on the hardships and sufferings she endured during her five-year novitiate and two-year tenure as a black nun. The narrative is a compilation of Monk's observations and personal experiences, offering a glimpse into the life of a nun in the 19th century. more
Author
Maria Monk
Maria Monk, born on June 27, 1816, and died in 1849, was an American writer known for her works that exposed religious secrets and mysticism. Her most famous work is 'The Story of Sister Mary of Agreda: A Narrative of Her Life and Miracles', which caused widespread controversy and discussion upon its publication. more
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