The Devils of Loudun
by Aldous Huxleyliterary work· published 1979
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The Devils of Loudun is a 1952 non-fiction account expressed in a novelistic style by Aldous Huxley. It recounts the events of the Loudun possessions of 1634. It is a historical narrative of supposed demonic possession, religious fanaticism, sexual repression, and mass hysteria that occurred in 17th-century France surrounding unexplained events that took place in the small town of Loudun. It centers on Roman Catholic priest Urbain Grandier and an entire convent of Ursuline nuns, who allegedly became possessed by demons after Grandier made a pact with Satan. The events led to several public exorcisms as well as executions by burning. The book, though lesser known than Huxley's other books, is considered one of his best works.
Adaptations (1)
The Devils of Loudun was adapted into a 1971 film.
The Devils1971 · film · 111 min · dir. Ken Russell · IMDb ↗A charismatic 17th-century French priest becomes the target of a sexually obsessed nun’s witchcraft accusations, which corrupt church and state officials are all too happy to exploit.
