Le printemps tourmenté by Paul Margueritte

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Author Margueritte, Paul, 1860-1918
LoC No. 26004313
Title Le printemps tourmenté
Original Publication Paris: Flammarion, 1925.
Note Reading ease score: 66.2 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read.
Credits Laurent Vogel (This file was produced from images generously made available by the Bibliothèque nationale de France (BnF/Gallica))
Summary "Le printemps tourmenté" by Paul Margueritte is a novel written in the early 20th century. The story revolves around a young employee at the Ministry of Public Education, expressing his disillusionments and aspirations as he navigates the monotony of bureaucratic life while longing for a more poetic, fulfilling existence. The narrative delves into themes of lost youth, artistic ambition, and the challenges of merging dreams with the constraints of reality. The opening of the novel introduces us to the protagonist, who reflects on his mundane life and the monotonous environment of the ministry, filled with characters embodying mediocrity and the ennui of daily office life. He vividly describes his colleagues, revealing their quirks and dull routines, while also hinting at his own artistic aspirations and struggles. As he transitions from his monotonous daily tasks to artistic endeavors with friends, he yearns for a meaningful connection to both art and love, revealing a deep longing for a life rich with creativity and passion, set against the backdrop of Paris's evolving cultural scene. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Language French
LoC Class PQ: Language and Literatures: Romance literatures: French, Italian, Spanish, Portuguese
Subject Authors, French -- 19th century -- Biography
Subject Margueritte, Paul, 1860-1918
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Copyright Status Public domain in the USA.
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