La femme au collier de velours by Alexandre Dumas
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| Author | Dumas, Alexandre, 1802-1870 |
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| Title | La femme au collier de velours |
| Note | Reading ease score: 75.4 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read. |
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| Summary | "La femme au collier de velours" by Alexandre Dumas is a novel written in the mid-19th century. The story explores themes of memory, nostalgia, and the intersection of the past with the present, as the protagonist reflects on a significant woman in his life and his experiences in the artistic and intellectual circles of Paris. The novel combines elements of romance and drama, with Dumas weaving intricate relationships through his characters. At the start of the narrative, the protagonist wakes to a deep sense of melancholy while anchored in Tunis, triggered by a dream that connects him to a woman he reveres. As he observes the beautiful surroundings and reminisces about his past, he is compelled to write a heartfelt letter to this woman, highlighting the warmth of their memories and the joyful gatherings at the Arsenal, the residence of the noted figure Charles Nodier. Through vivid descriptions and personal reflections, Dumas sets the stage for exploring deeper emotional themes and the story of "la femme au collier de velours," intertwining the protagonist's nostalgia with rich historical context. (This is an automatically generated summary.) |
| Language | French |
| LoC Class | PQ: Language and Literatures: Romance literatures: French, Italian, Spanish, Portuguese |
| Subject | Ghost stories |
| Subject | Du Barry, Jeanne Bécu, comtesse, 1743-1793 -- Fiction |
| Subject | Hoffmann, E. T. A. (Ernst Theodor Amadeus), 1776-1822 -- Fiction |
| Subject | France -- History -- Reign of Terror, 1793-1794 -- Fiction |
| Category | Text |
| EBook-No. | 18003 |
| Release Date | Mar 16, 2006 |
| Copyright Status | Public domain in the USA. |
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