Project Gutenberg 2008-10-07 Public domain in the USA. 52 Feuillet, Octave 1821 1890 La petite comtesse Produced by Daniel Fromont "La petite comtesse" by Octave Feuillet is a novel written in the late 19th century. The story unfolds within the context of French high society, hinting at themes of romance, social dynamics, and personal introspection. The narrative introduces the protagonist, a male character who reflects on his encounters and observations about the world around him, particularly focusing on a young woman referred to as the "petite comtesse." The opening of the novel presents a detailed and vivid depiction of the protagonist's initial experiences in a rustic setting wherein he navigates his tasks related to historical preservation. He describes his stay at a mill in Normandy while investigating the ruins of an old abbey, and his narrative quickly transitions into an exploration of themes such as solitude, the beauty of nature, and his poetic musings about monastic life. The protagonist encounters intriguing characters, including a mysterious young woman, hinting at a burgeoning relationship with her amidst the maze of societal expectations and personal aspirations. His experiences intertwine with the natural landscape, infusing a romantic ambiance while setting the stage for the complexities of social interactions that will unfold throughout the story. (This is an automatically generated summary.) fr French fiction -- 19th century PQ Text FR Littérature Browsing: Literature Browsing: Fiction 225653 225601 2024-09-11T10:52:18.168260 2023-09-12T04:56:55.085598 text/html text/html 225646 225594 2024-09-11T10:52:18.346219 2023-09-12T04:56:55.221632 text/html text/html 129435 2024-09-11T10:52:22.736162 application/epub+zip 132522 2024-09-11T10:52:19.574212 application/epub+zip 132523 2024-09-11T10:52:18.814205 application/epub+zip 261801 2024-09-11T10:52:25.347163 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 244687 2024-09-11T10:52:22.230174 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 244691 2022-09-12T11:29:43.339944 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 203701 203692 2024-09-11T10:52:17.929232 2023-09-12T04:56:54.882617 text/plain; charset=us-ascii text/plain 199100 2021-01-04T05:40:31 text/plain; charset=iso-8859-1 78535 2021-01-04T05:40:31 text/plain; charset=iso-8859-1 application/zip 17816 2024-09-11T10:52:25.475156 application/rdf+xml 13029 2024-09-11T10:52:19.147192 image/jpeg 3444 2024-09-11T10:52:18.981182 image/jpeg 129586 2024-09-11T10:52:18.368188 application/octet-stream application/zip Archives containing the RDF files for *all* our books can be downloaded at https://www.gutenberg.org/wiki/Gutenberg:Feeds#The_Complete_Project_Gutenberg_Catalog en.wikipedia fr.wikipedia