Cruelle Énigme by Paul Bourget
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| Author | Bourget, Paul, 1852-1935 |
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| Title | Cruelle Énigme |
| Note | Reading ease score: 72.5 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read. |
| Credits | Produced by Laurent Vogel |
| Summary | "Cruelle Énigme" by Paul Bourget is a novel written in the late 19th century. The story revolves around the intertwined lives and emotional complexities of its characters, particularly focusing on the connections between a retired general, Comte Alexandre Scilly, and two widows, Mme Castel and her daughter, Mme Liauran, as they navigate their familial relationships and individual struggles. Central themes likely include love, loss, and the societal changes of the time. The opening of "Cruelle Énigme" paints a vivid picture of the emotional landscape experienced by the characters. It begins with Comte Scilly reflecting on the poignant similarities between the older Mme Castel and her younger daughter, Liauran, and how these evoke a profound sense of melancholy in him. As he leaves after a visit, he senses an inexplicable sadness that permeates their lives, exacerbated by the worrying absence of their beloved son, Hubert. The general is filled with concern for the two women, indicating deeper narratives involving Hubert's struggles and the complexities of love and duty that will unfold as the novel progresses. This intricate tapestry of relationships sets the stage for a gripping exploration of human emotions and societal expectations. (This is an automatically generated summary.) |
| Language | French |
| LoC Class | PQ: Language and Literatures: Romance literatures: French, Italian, Spanish, Portuguese |
| Subject | Man-woman relationships -- Fiction |
| Subject | French fiction -- 19th century |
| Category | Text |
| EBook-No. | 44911 |
| Release Date | Feb 14, 2014 |
| Copyright Status | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 86 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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