Project Gutenberg 2005-05-17 Public domain in the USA. 67 Eekhoud, Georges 1854 1927 Escal-Vigor Reading ease score: 70.0 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read. Produced by Ebooks libres et gratuits; this text is also available at http://www.ebooksgratuits.com "Escal-Vigor" by Georges Eekhoud is a novel written in the late 19th century. The story revolves around Henry de Kehlmark, the young lord of the Escal-Vigor estate, as he returns to his ancestral home on the island of Smaragdis, where he engages with the local populace and navigates complex relationships and societal tensions. The narrative promises to explore themes of identity, heritage, and the clash between traditional norms and emerging desires. The opening of the novel sets the stage for Henry's grand return to Smaragdis, highlighting the historical significance of his family and the estate itself. Henry is portrayed as a delicate yet introspective young man who has overcome health challenges during his education abroad. As he hosts a vibrant gathering to commemorate his return, the narrative introduces various characters, including the ambitious Claudie Govaertz and the enigmatic Blandine, who plays a key role in Henry's life. This opening establishes a rich tapestry of local culture, tradition, and the interplay of class dynamics, foreshadowing the conflicts and relationships that will develop throughout the story. (This is an automatically generated summary.) fr Gay men -- Fiction PQ Text FR Littérature Browsing: Gender & Sexuality Studies Browsing: Literature Browsing: Fiction 198033 2005-05-17T15:40:40 text/plain; charset=iso-8859-1 application/zip 329897 329764 2024-10-07T07:34:42.518449 2023-09-07T08:47:02.455537 text/html text/html 329890 329757 2024-10-07T07:34:42.768141 2023-09-07T08:47:02.592562 text/html text/html 202658 2024-10-07T07:34:50.088123 application/epub+zip 206575 2024-10-07T07:34:45.751138 application/epub+zip 201366 2024-10-07T07:34:44.544143 application/epub+zip 349118 2024-10-07T07:34:53.442089 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 332653 2024-10-07T07:34:49.353145 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 300845 2022-09-07T23:59:52.275301 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 302249 302167 2024-10-07T07:34:42.165190 2023-09-07T08:47:02.215558 text/plain; charset=us-ascii text/plain 294648 2020-12-14T12:04:44 text/plain; charset=iso-8859-1 119242 2020-12-14T12:04:44 text/plain; charset=iso-8859-1 application/zip 20477 2024-10-07T07:34:53.573088 application/rdf+xml 12553 2024-10-07T07:34:45.066143 image/jpeg 3306 2024-10-07T07:34:44.803136 image/jpeg 200065 2024-10-07T07:34:42.798174 application/octet-stream application/zip Archives containing the RDF files for *all* our books can be downloaded at https://www.gutenberg.org/wiki/Gutenberg:Feeds#The_Complete_Project_Gutenberg_Catalog fr.wikipedia en.wikipedia