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Title: Pauvre petite!

Note: Reading ease score: 79.4 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read.

Credits: Produced by Laurent Vogel (This file was produced from
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nationale de France (BnF/Gallica) at http: //gallica.bnf.fr)

Summary: "Pauvre petite!" by Paul Bourget is a novel written in the late 19th century. The story revolves around the complicated emotional and moral struggles faced by its protagonist, particularly focusing on the themes of love, betrayal, and societal expectations in a historical context. The narrative provides a poignant exploration of the hidden depths of human relationships and societal norms. The plot centers on the friendship between the narrator and a woman named Louise, who is depicted as a delicate and passionate character. As the story unfolds, Louise's life takes a tragic turn following her marriage to a man who cannot fulfill her emotional needs. Despite her initial hopes, she finds herself entrapped in a relationship marked by unfulfilled desires and a growing obsession with another man, Dom Pedro. The narrative delves into Louise's emotional turmoil as she grapples with her feelings of guilt, societal judgment, and the ultimate despair that leads to her tragic demise. The exploration of these themes reflects not only Louise's personal struggles but also critiques the expectations placed on women during the era, rendering the story deeply resonant and tragic. (This is an automatically generated summary.)

Author: Bourget, Paul, 1852-1935

EBook No.: 20964

Published: Apr 3, 2007

Downloads: 60

Language: French

Subject: French fiction -- 19th century

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

Category: Text

Rights: Public domain in the USA.

This edition has images.

Title: Pauvre petite!

Note: Reading ease score: 79.4 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read.

Credits: Produced by Laurent Vogel (This file was produced from
images generously made available by the Bibliothèque
nationale de France (BnF/Gallica) at http: //gallica.bnf.fr)

Summary: "Pauvre petite!" by Paul Bourget is a novel written in the late 19th century. The story revolves around the complicated emotional and moral struggles faced by its protagonist, particularly focusing on the themes of love, betrayal, and societal expectations in a historical context. The narrative provides a poignant exploration of the hidden depths of human relationships and societal norms. The plot centers on the friendship between the narrator and a woman named Louise, who is depicted as a delicate and passionate character. As the story unfolds, Louise's life takes a tragic turn following her marriage to a man who cannot fulfill her emotional needs. Despite her initial hopes, she finds herself entrapped in a relationship marked by unfulfilled desires and a growing obsession with another man, Dom Pedro. The narrative delves into Louise's emotional turmoil as she grapples with her feelings of guilt, societal judgment, and the ultimate despair that leads to her tragic demise. The exploration of these themes reflects not only Louise's personal struggles but also critiques the expectations placed on women during the era, rendering the story deeply resonant and tragic. (This is an automatically generated summary.)

Author: Bourget, Paul, 1852-1935

EBook No.: 20964

Published: Apr 3, 2007

Downloads: 60

Language: French

Subject: French fiction -- 19th century

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

Category: Text

Rights: Public domain in the USA.