| Author |
Sand, George, 1804-1876 |
| Title |
Le péché de Monsieur Antoine, Tome 2
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| Note |
Reading ease score: 76.7 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read.
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| Credits |
Produced by Carlo Traverso, Eric Bailey and Distributed Proofreaders Europe, http://dp.rastko.net. This file was produced from images generously made available by the Bibliotheque nationale de France (BnF/Gallica) at http://gallica.bnf.fr
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| Summary |
"Le péché de Monsieur Antoine, Tome 2" by George Sand is a novel likely written in the mid-19th century. This work delves into the complexities of human relationships and societal expectations, particularly through the lens of young love and the challenges faced by its protagonists, Émile and Gilberte. The narrative explores themes of ambition, class differences, and the tensions between personal desires and familial obligations. At the start of the novel, we are introduced to a series of conversations involving key characters, such as Galuchet, a socially awkward man embroiled in awkward situations, and Émile, who is deeply in love with Gilberte. The opening portion reveals the complexities of these relationships, with Galuchet attempting to navigate social conventions while Émile wrestles with his emotions and the constraints imposed by his father, M. Cardonnet. The dialogue is rich, showcasing the characters' personalities and their ambitions, particularly as Émile is determined to pursue his love for Gilberte despite obstacles. The setting oscillates between the rural charm of the countryside and the societal pressures of the bourgeoisie, setting the stage for a tale of love, aspiration, and the moral dilemmas faced by individuals in a changing world. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Language |
French |
| LoC Class |
PQ: Language and Literatures: Romance literatures: French, Italian, Spanish, Portuguese
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| Subject |
French fiction -- 19th century
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| Category |
Text |
| EBook-No. |
12534 |
| Release Date |
Jun 1, 2004 |
| Most Recently Updated |
Dec 15, 2020 |
| Copyright Status |
Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads |
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