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Title: Suzanne Normis: Roman d'un père
Note: Reading ease score: 80.0 (6th grade). Easy to read.
Credits: Produced by Rénald Lévesque
Summary: "SUZANNE NORMIS: ROMAN D'UN PÈRE" by Henry Gréville is a novel written in the late 19th century. The story begins with the narrator, a distraught husband and father, grappling with the impending loss of his beloved wife, Marie, who is gravely ill after enduring a long illness while caring for their daughter, Suzanne. The narrative explores themes of love, sacrifice, and parenthood as the protagonist navigates the challenges of raising his daughter alone, contrasting maternal devotion with the harsh realities of grief. The opening of the novel presents a poignant scene where the doctor informs the narrator of his wife's critical condition. As Marie lies in bed, weakened but still filled with love, she expresses her wishes for their daughter, Suzanne, who is just a toddler. The interaction highlights the deep bond between the couple and the sacrifices made for their child. The emotional weight of the moment crescendos as Marie proposes that Suzanne should sleep beside her mother until she is old enough for independence. As the father promises to protect and ensure the happiness of his daughter, he must face the imminent loss of his wife, setting the stage for the heart-wrenching struggles and poignant moments of love that will unfold as the story progresses. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Author: Gréville, Henry, 1842-1902
EBook No.: 24305
Published: Jan 15, 2008
Downloads: 69
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.
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Title: Suzanne Normis: Roman d'un père
Note: Reading ease score: 80.0 (6th grade). Easy to read.
Credits: Produced by Rénald Lévesque
Summary: "SUZANNE NORMIS: ROMAN D'UN PÈRE" by Henry Gréville is a novel written in the late 19th century. The story begins with the narrator, a distraught husband and father, grappling with the impending loss of his beloved wife, Marie, who is gravely ill after enduring a long illness while caring for their daughter, Suzanne. The narrative explores themes of love, sacrifice, and parenthood as the protagonist navigates the challenges of raising his daughter alone, contrasting maternal devotion with the harsh realities of grief. The opening of the novel presents a poignant scene where the doctor informs the narrator of his wife's critical condition. As Marie lies in bed, weakened but still filled with love, she expresses her wishes for their daughter, Suzanne, who is just a toddler. The interaction highlights the deep bond between the couple and the sacrifices made for their child. The emotional weight of the moment crescendos as Marie proposes that Suzanne should sleep beside her mother until she is old enough for independence. As the father promises to protect and ensure the happiness of his daughter, he must face the imminent loss of his wife, setting the stage for the heart-wrenching struggles and poignant moments of love that will unfold as the story progresses. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Author: Gréville, Henry, 1842-1902
EBook No.: 24305
Published: Jan 15, 2008
Downloads: 69
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.