The Amethyst Ring by Anatole France
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About this eBook
| Author | France, Anatole, 1844-1924 |
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| Editor | Chapman, Frederic, -1918 |
| Translator | Drillien, Bérengère |
| Uniform Title | L'anneau d'améthyste. English |
| Title | The Amethyst Ring |
| Note | Reading ease score: 69.6 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read. |
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| Summary | "The Amethyst Ring" by Anatole France is a novel written during the late 19th century. This work revolves around Madame Bergeret, who leaves her husband, M. Bergeret, to return to her mother’s house amid societal pressure and personal crises. As she navigates her newfound independence and contemplates her future, the story unfolds within the social expectations and judgments of the characters surrounding her. The opening of the novel introduces us to Madame Bergeret as she prepares to leave her husband for her mother's home, wrestling with the complexity of her emotions and societal expectations. Despite her initial hesitations, the pressure from her friends and community drives her to embrace this change. A significant incident involving a fire in her room intensifies her feelings of loss and transformation. Meanwhile, M. Bergeret's indifferent behavior highlights the emotional distance in their relationship. The narrative sets the tone for exploring themes of womanhood, societal pressures, and the moral intricacies of family dynamics, laying the groundwork for Madame Bergeret's introspective journey through life after departure from her husband. (This is an automatically generated summary.) |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | PQ: Language and Literatures: Romance literatures: French, Italian, Spanish, Portuguese |
| Subject | French fiction -- Translations into English |
| Category | Text |
| EBook-No. | 49108 |
| Release Date | Jun 2, 2015 |
| Copyright Status | Public domain in the USA. |
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