The Blue Duchess by Paul Bourget
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About this eBook
| Author | Bourget, Paul, 1852-1935 |
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| Translator | Tristan, Ernest |
| Uniform Title | La duchesse bleue. English |
| Title | The Blue Duchess |
| Note | Reading ease score: 77.0 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read. |
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| Summary | "The Blue Duchess" by Paul Bourget is a novel written in the late 19th century. The story revolves around the artistic and emotional struggles of Vincent la Croix, as he navigates the intricacies of love and ambition amid a backdrop of artistic society in Paris. The central characters include the captivating actress Camille Favier, known as the Blue Duchess, and Jacques Molan, a self-absorbed writer entangled in a love affair with her, setting the stage for themes of desire, jealousy, and moral complexity. At the start of the narrative, Vincent reflects on his feelings of inadequacy and the looming shadows of his unfulfilled artistic ambitions as he celebrates another birthday. His mundane life is disrupted when he encounters Jacques Molan, who invites him to witness the success of a play featuring the enchanting Camille. As they interact, Vincent's admiration for Camille grows, juxtaposed against Jacques' egotistical charm. Their dinner conversation reveals significant dynamics between the characters, reflecting Jacques's manipulative tendencies and Camille’s genuine affection. The opening not only introduces the characters but also establishes a rich atmosphere of artistic rivalry and personal entanglement that promises to unfold throughout the novel. (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. | 55726 |
| Release Date | Oct 10, 2017 |
| Copyright Status | Public domain in the USA. |
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