| Author |
Curwood, James Oliver, 1878-1927 |
| Translator |
Gruyer, Paul, 1868-1930 |
| Translator |
Postif, Louis, 1887-1942 |
| Title |
Kazan
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| Original Publication |
Paris: G. Crès, 1925.
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| Note |
Reading ease score: 80.3 (6th grade). Easy to read.
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| Credits |
Laurent Vogel (This file was produced from images generously made available by the Bibliothèque nationale de France (BnF/Gallica))
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| Summary |
"Kazan" by James Oliver Curwood is a novel written in the early 20th century. The story centers around Kazan, a dog-wolf hybrid who navigates the challenges of a harsh wilderness and his complex relationship with humans, particularly his master and a mysterious woman named Isabelle. The narrative explores themes of survival, loyalty, and the struggle between domesticity and the wild. The opening of the novel introduces Kazan in a state of confusion and tension as he finds himself in a human dwelling for the first time. Previously accustomed to the wild and the Northland's brutal conditions, he now faces a new and intimidating environment filled with strange objects and the presence of humans. As his master returns with a captivating young woman, Kazan experiences a mix of fear and curiosity, struggling to understand his place in this unfamiliar world. The young woman's gentle demeanor sparks an emotional connection within Kazan, hinting at the complex dynamics of love, loyalty, and the instinctual pull of the wild that will unfold throughout the story. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Language |
French |
| LoC Class |
PS: Language and Literatures: American and Canadian literature
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| Subject |
Dogs -- Fiction
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| Subject |
Wolfdogs -- Fiction
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| Category |
Text |
| EBook-No. |
72127 |
| Release Date |
Nov 14, 2023 |
| Copyright Status |
Public domain in the USA. |
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