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Title: L'Ame de Pierre

Note: Reading ease score: 81.2 (6th grade). Easy to read.

Credits: Produced by Suzanne Shell, Renald Levesque and the Online Distributed
Proofreading Team. This file was produced from images generously
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Summary: "L'Ame de Pierre" by Georges Ohnet is a novel written in the late 19th century. The story delves into profound themes of love, sacrifice, and the supernatural, particularly focusing on the complex interactions between a group of characters that include the enigmatic doctor Davidoff, the despairing artist Pierre Laurier, and Jacques de Vignes, whose health hangs in the balance. At its core, the narrative explores the impact of emotional and psychological influences on physical well-being, setting the stage for a compelling examination of relationships and the potential for life's renewal and transformation. The opening of the novel introduces an intriguing scenario where Dr. Davidoff passionately discusses the power of suggestion and the influence of the mind on the body during a dinner at the Hôtel de Paris in Monte-Carlo. The lively gathering quickly transforms from a casual dinner into a deep philosophical debate on life, death, and the mysterious connections between souls. As laughter and protest fill the air, Davidoff recounts a bizarre tale from his homeland about Wladimir Alexievich, who sacrifices his own life force to save his beloved fiancée, Maria. This story ignites curiosity and skepticism among the guests, particularly Jacques, who yearns for healing from his ailment. The scene culminates with Pierre Laurier, who is emotionally tethered to the beautiful but unfaithful Clémence Villa, contemplating the price of love and the possibility of redemption through an exchange of souls. The opening serves as a vivid introduction to the intricate relationships and existential dilemmas that will unfold throughout the narrative. (This is an automatically generated summary.)

Author: Ohnet, Georges, 1848-1918

EBook No.: 14251

Published: Dec 3, 2004

Downloads: 45

Language: French

Subject: Paranormal fiction

LoCC: Language and Literatures: Romance literatures: French, Italian, Spanish, Portuguese

Category: Text

Rights: Public domain in the USA.

This edition has images.

Title: L'Ame de Pierre

Note: Reading ease score: 81.2 (6th grade). Easy to read.

Credits: Produced by Suzanne Shell, Renald Levesque and the Online Distributed
Proofreading Team. This file was produced from images generously
made available by the Bibliothèque nationale de France (BnF/Gallica)

Summary: "L'Ame de Pierre" by Georges Ohnet is a novel written in the late 19th century. The story delves into profound themes of love, sacrifice, and the supernatural, particularly focusing on the complex interactions between a group of characters that include the enigmatic doctor Davidoff, the despairing artist Pierre Laurier, and Jacques de Vignes, whose health hangs in the balance. At its core, the narrative explores the impact of emotional and psychological influences on physical well-being, setting the stage for a compelling examination of relationships and the potential for life's renewal and transformation. The opening of the novel introduces an intriguing scenario where Dr. Davidoff passionately discusses the power of suggestion and the influence of the mind on the body during a dinner at the Hôtel de Paris in Monte-Carlo. The lively gathering quickly transforms from a casual dinner into a deep philosophical debate on life, death, and the mysterious connections between souls. As laughter and protest fill the air, Davidoff recounts a bizarre tale from his homeland about Wladimir Alexievich, who sacrifices his own life force to save his beloved fiancée, Maria. This story ignites curiosity and skepticism among the guests, particularly Jacques, who yearns for healing from his ailment. The scene culminates with Pierre Laurier, who is emotionally tethered to the beautiful but unfaithful Clémence Villa, contemplating the price of love and the possibility of redemption through an exchange of souls. The opening serves as a vivid introduction to the intricate relationships and existential dilemmas that will unfold throughout the narrative. (This is an automatically generated summary.)

Author: Ohnet, Georges, 1848-1918

EBook No.: 14251

Published: Dec 3, 2004

Downloads: 45

Language: French

Subject: Paranormal fiction

LoCC: Language and Literatures: Romance literatures: French, Italian, Spanish, Portuguese

Category: Text

Rights: Public domain in the USA.