La petite roque by Guy de Maupassant
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| Author | Maupassant, Guy de, 1850-1893 |
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| Title | La petite roque |
| Note | Reading ease score: 79.3 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read. |
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| Summary | "La petite roque" by Guy de Maupassant is a novel written in the late 19th century. The story begins with Médéric Rompel, a rural postal worker, embarking on his routine day of delivering letters. However, he stumbles upon a shocking scene: the lifeless body of a young girl, stirring a complex interplay of horror, suspicion, and the investigation of a local crime that shatters the tranquility of their small village. The opening of the novel introduces Médéric as he navigates through picturesque French landscapes, oblivious to the horrors awaiting him. Upon discovering the body of the naked child, he is propelled into a web of intrigue and dread. The gruesome find leads to the involvement of the mayor, M. Renardet, and sets off a series of events as they try to identify the child and the mysterious circumstances of her death. The narrative delves into the stark contrast between pastoral serenity and the dark undercurrents of human nature, capturing the community's shock and fear while laying the groundwork for the unfolding tragedy. The initial chapters effectively draw readers into a gripping tale that promises to explore themes of guilt, violence, and societal reactions to crime. (This is an automatically generated summary.) |
| Language | French |
| LoC Class | PQ: Language and Literatures: Romance literatures: French, Italian, Spanish, Portuguese |
| Subject | French fiction -- 19th century |
| Category | Text |
| EBook-No. | 18353 |
| Release Date | May 8, 2006 |
| Copyright Status | Public domain in the USA. |
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