Les lauriers sont coupés by Edouard Dujardin
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| Author | Dujardin, Edouard, 1861-1949 |
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| Title | Les lauriers sont coupés |
| Note | Wikipedia page about this book: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Les_lauriers_sont_coup%C3%A9s Wikipedia page about this book: https://fr.wikipedia.org/wiki/Les_lauriers_sont_coup%C3%A9s_(nouvelle) |
| Note | Reading ease score: 78.3 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read. |
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| Summary | "Les lauriers sont coupés" by Edouard Dujardin is a novel written in the late 19th century. The story revolves around the intricate love life of a sensitive and introspective protagonist who is infatuated with Léa, a young woman connected to the theater. The narrative delves into themes of desire, emotional struggle, and the complexities of relationships against the backdrop of Parisian life. The opening of the novel establishes a vivid and atmospheric setting as the protagonist prepares for an evening in Paris, reflecting on his conflicting feelings towards love and romantic pursuits. He navigates the streets amidst the sunset, contemplating his love for Léa while also experiencing the dynamics of friendship with his companion, Lucien Chavainne. As he arrives to meet Léa, he wrestles with both his idealistic notions of romance and the reality of financial obligations, revealing layers of his character and hinting at deeper emotional entanglements to come. The stage is set for a journey through his mental and emotional landscape as he strives to pursue his affection and desires amidst societal expectations and personal aspirations. (This is an automatically generated summary.) |
| Language | French |
| LoC Class | PQ: Language and Literatures: Romance literatures: French, Italian, Spanish, Portuguese |
| Subject | Stream of consciousness fiction |
| Subject | French fiction -- 19th century |
| Category | Text |
| EBook-No. | 26648 |
| Release Date | Sep 17, 2008 |
| Most Recently Updated | Sep 21, 2008 |
| Copyright Status | Public domain in the USA. |
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