Pierre et Jean by Guy de Maupassant

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Author Maupassant, Guy de, 1850-1893
Title Pierre et Jean
Note Reading ease score: 78.5 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read.
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Summary "Pierre et Jean" by Guy de Maupassant is a novel written during the late 19th century. The story explores familial relationships and the complexities of human emotions, centering around two brothers, Pierre and Jean Roland, and their interactions in the wake of an unexpected inheritance. The narrative delves into themes of jealousy, rivalry, and the psychological underpinnings of relationships. At the start of the novel, the Roland family is depicted during a fishing outing, where tensions between the two brothers become apparent. The father, Roland, engages in a typical familial banter, indicating a close yet competitive bond among them. As the family enjoys their time on the boat, a new dynamic is introduced with the presence of Jean's love interest, Madame Rosémilly, which heightens the underlying rivalry between the brothers, especially as both vie for her attention. The chapter sets the stage for a poignant exploration of personal aspirations, sibling rivalry, and the ramifications of unexpectedly acquired wealth, hinting at future developments that will test the family's unity. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Language French
LoC Class PQ: Language and Literatures: Romance literatures: French, Italian, Spanish, Portuguese
Subject Inheritance and succession -- Fiction
Subject France -- Social life and customs -- Fiction
Subject Brothers -- Fiction
Subject Normandy (France) -- Fiction
Subject Sibling rivalry -- Fiction
Category Text
EBook-No. 11131
Release Date
Most Recently Updated May 27, 2013
Copyright Status Public domain in the USA.
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