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Uniform Title: Les sept femmes de la Barbe-Bleue. English
Title:
The Seven Wives of Bluebeard
1920
Note: Reading ease score: 63.5 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read.
Credits: Produced by David Widger
Summary: "The Seven Wives of Bluebeard" by Anatole France is a novel written during the early 20th century. The book presents a reimagining of the classic Bluebeard tale, which delves into themes of love, betrayal, and the darker aspects of human nature. It seeks to reconstruct the misunderstood character of Bluebeard while exploring the lives and fates of his wives, emphasizing the influence of narrative and historical perception. Throughout the story, Bluebeard, also known as Bernard de Montragoux, is depicted as a romantic but tragically inept nobleman whose relationships with his seven wives often end in tragedy and misunderstanding. The narrative explores his initial shyness and affection for his wives, contrasting with their various flaws—ranging from drunkenness to ambition—which ultimately lead to their downfalls. As Bluebeard suffers from the betrayal and loss of each wife, particularly the cunning Jeanne de Lespoisse, who plots against him, the story culminates in a tragic confrontation that brings as much sorrow and chaos to Bluebeard's life as the myths that surround him. Ultimately, the novel serves as a critique of societal norms and the often misrepresented nature of individuals victims of circumstance. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Author: France, Anatole, 1844-1924
Editor: May, J. Lewis (James Lewis), 1873-1961
Editor: Miall, Bernard, 1876-1953
Translator: Stewart, D. B.
EBook No.: 25411
Published: May 9, 2008
Downloads: 356
Language: English
Subject: French fiction -- Translations into English
Subject: Husband and wife -- Fiction
Subject: Bluebeard (Legendary character) -- Fiction
LoCC: Language and Literatures: Romance literatures: French, Italian, Spanish, Portuguese
Category: Text
Rights: Public domain in the USA.
This edition has images.
Uniform Title: Les sept femmes de la Barbe-Bleue. English
Title:
The Seven Wives of Bluebeard
1920
Note: Reading ease score: 63.5 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read.
Credits: Produced by David Widger
Summary: "The Seven Wives of Bluebeard" by Anatole France is a novel written during the early 20th century. The book presents a reimagining of the classic Bluebeard tale, which delves into themes of love, betrayal, and the darker aspects of human nature. It seeks to reconstruct the misunderstood character of Bluebeard while exploring the lives and fates of his wives, emphasizing the influence of narrative and historical perception. Throughout the story, Bluebeard, also known as Bernard de Montragoux, is depicted as a romantic but tragically inept nobleman whose relationships with his seven wives often end in tragedy and misunderstanding. The narrative explores his initial shyness and affection for his wives, contrasting with their various flaws—ranging from drunkenness to ambition—which ultimately lead to their downfalls. As Bluebeard suffers from the betrayal and loss of each wife, particularly the cunning Jeanne de Lespoisse, who plots against him, the story culminates in a tragic confrontation that brings as much sorrow and chaos to Bluebeard's life as the myths that surround him. Ultimately, the novel serves as a critique of societal norms and the often misrepresented nature of individuals victims of circumstance. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Author: France, Anatole, 1844-1924
Editor: May, J. Lewis (James Lewis), 1873-1961
Editor: Miall, Bernard, 1876-1953
Translator: Stewart, D. B.
EBook No.: 25411
Published: May 9, 2008
Downloads: 356
Language: English
Subject: French fiction -- Translations into English
Subject: Husband and wife -- Fiction
Subject: Bluebeard (Legendary character) -- Fiction
LoCC: Language and Literatures: Romance literatures: French, Italian, Spanish, Portuguese
Category: Text
Rights: Public domain in the USA.