La capitaine by H. Emile Chevalier

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Author Chevalier, H. Emile (Henri Emile), 1828-1879
Title La capitaine
Note Reading ease score: 75.3 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read.
Credits Produced by Rénald Lévesque
Summary "La capitaine" by H. Emile Chevalier is a historical novel written in the mid-19th century. The narrative introduces complex themes of love, betrayal, and societal constraints through the character of Clotilde de Grandfroy, a young woman caught in a tumultuous marriage to the domineering Baron de Grandfroy. As Clotilde interacts with her husband and reflects on her past love, Maurice, the reader is drawn into her struggles against the oppressive norms of her time. At the start of the novel, the reader meets Clotilde and her husband during a precarious dinner scene that reveals the Baron’s lascivious and abusive nature, starkly contrasting with Clotilde’s innocence and desire for freedom. After a heated exchange, during which the Baron attempts to assert his control over Clotilde, she retreats to her room, reflecting on her loveless marriage and yearning for her true love, Maurice. The tension escalates when Clotilde discovers a note from Maurice imploring her to meet him, igniting her internal conflict between loyalty and her longing for escape. This opening sets the stage for a gripping tale involving love, desperation, and the quest for autonomy in a repressive society. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Language French
LoC Class PQ: Language and Literatures: Romance literatures: French, Italian, Spanish, Portuguese
Subject Canada -- History -- 19th century -- Fiction
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EBook-No. 18535
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Copyright Status Public domain in the USA.
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