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Title: Le Médecin des Dames de Néans

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Summary: "Le Médecin des Dames de Néans" by René Boylesve is a novel written in the early 20th century. It explores the lives of the inhabitants of a small town, focusing particularly on the condition of the women there, under the attentive eye of a physician who aims to awaken their dormant spirits. The narrative introduces various characters who create a snapshot of societal norms, expectations, and the differing roles of men and women within the community. The opening of the novel presents a scene in which the abbé and his student, Septime, make a visit to Madame Durosay, a woman whom the town is concerned about due to her declining health. The town's notable physician, known as the "grand médecin," is portrayed as a figure of authority whose opinions greatly influence the locals. As they discuss the situation, it becomes evident that the women of Néans are suffering from a peculiar condition that results in their lethargy and lack of vitality. This establishes a thematic concern of the novel regarding women's lives in a monotonous society and foreshadows the potential conflicts and dynamics that will unfold as the protagonist aims to revive Madame Durosay, indicating both personal and collective journeys toward reawakening. (This is an automatically generated summary.)

Author: Boylesve, René, 1867-1926

EBook No.: 28124

Published: Feb 20, 2009

Downloads: 33

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: Le Médecin des Dames de Néans

Credits: Produced by Sébastien Blondeel, Valérie Auroy, Carlo
Traverso and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at
http: //www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images
generously made available by the Bibliothèque nationale
de France (BnF/Gallica) at http: //gallica.bnf.fr)

Summary: "Le Médecin des Dames de Néans" by René Boylesve is a novel written in the early 20th century. It explores the lives of the inhabitants of a small town, focusing particularly on the condition of the women there, under the attentive eye of a physician who aims to awaken their dormant spirits. The narrative introduces various characters who create a snapshot of societal norms, expectations, and the differing roles of men and women within the community. The opening of the novel presents a scene in which the abbé and his student, Septime, make a visit to Madame Durosay, a woman whom the town is concerned about due to her declining health. The town's notable physician, known as the "grand médecin," is portrayed as a figure of authority whose opinions greatly influence the locals. As they discuss the situation, it becomes evident that the women of Néans are suffering from a peculiar condition that results in their lethargy and lack of vitality. This establishes a thematic concern of the novel regarding women's lives in a monotonous society and foreshadows the potential conflicts and dynamics that will unfold as the protagonist aims to revive Madame Durosay, indicating both personal and collective journeys toward reawakening. (This is an automatically generated summary.)

Author: Boylesve, René, 1867-1926

EBook No.: 28124

Published: Feb 20, 2009

Downloads: 33

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.