| Author |
Sand, George, 1804-1876 |
| Title |
Les dames vertes
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| Original Publication |
France: Calmann Lévy,1879.
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| Note |
Wikipedia page about this book: https://fr.wikipedia.org/wiki/Les_Dames_vertes
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| Note |
Reading ease score: 77.5 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read.
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| Credits |
Laura Natal Rodrigues (Images generously made available by Hathi Trust Digital Library.)
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| Summary |
"Les dames vertes" by George Sand is a novel written in the late 19th century. The story is set in 1788 and revolves around the young lawyer, M. Nivières, who is sent on a mission to the château d'Ionis, where he encounters the enchanting Madame d'Ionis and her peculiar family dynamics. The narrative intertwines romance, superstition, and legal intrigue, as M. Nivières grapples with both professional obligations and burgeoning feelings for the beautiful comtesse. At the start of the novel, M. Nivières rides towards the château d'Ionis, reflecting on his aversion to being an advocate despite his capabilities. Upon arriving, he is welcomed by the comtesse’s unattractive mother-in-law and learns of the family's obsession with spirits, particularly the legend of three green ladies believed to haunt the château. After a night spent in the supposedly haunted chamber, he experiences mysterious phenomena, which sets the stage for his relationship with Madame d'Ionis, who is portrayed as compassionate yet caught in the struggles of her marital life and an ongoing legal dispute that threatens her family's fortune. The interactions lead to a mix of humor, tension, and potential romance, enticing readers into the complexities of love and duty against an intriguing supernatural backdrop. (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. |
69098 |
| Release Date |
Oct 6, 2022 |
| Copyright Status |
Public domain in the USA. |
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