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Title: L'oiseau blanc: conte bleu
Note: Reading ease score: 78.8 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read.
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Summary: "L'oiseau blanc: conte bleu" by Denis Diderot is a fictional work written in the mid-18th century. The narrative unfolds in a fantastical setting, intertwined with philosophical musings and allegorical elements, centering around a character referred to as the white bird, which symbolizes a pursuit for truth and the complexities of desire and morality. At the start of the story, we are introduced to a sultana who engages in a whimsical storytelling session with her companions, reflective of the storytelling traditions of the time. The initial tale revolves around a beautiful white bird that captivates the attention of two young women from a cloistered life. As they interact with the bird, their simple lives transform, leading to an intriguing blend of emotions such as longing, enchantment, and potential consequences of their desires. Through a series of comedic yet profound exchanges among the sultana and her court, the narrative sets the tone for a deeper exploration of themes like innocence, wisdom, the nature of authority, and the pursuit of genuine connections in a world overshadowed by superficiality. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Author: Diderot, Denis, 1713-1784
Editor: Assézat, Jules, 1832-1876
EBook No.: 28605
Published: Apr 25, 2009
Downloads: 88
Language: French
Subject: French fiction -- 18th century
LoCC: Language and Literatures: Romance literatures: French, Italian, Spanish, Portuguese
Category: Text
Rights: Public domain in the USA.
This edition has images.
Title: L'oiseau blanc: conte bleu
Note: Reading ease score: 78.8 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read.
Credits:
Produced by Laurent Vogel and the Online Distributed
Proofreading Team at https:
//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: "L'oiseau blanc: conte bleu" by Denis Diderot is a fictional work written in the mid-18th century. The narrative unfolds in a fantastical setting, intertwined with philosophical musings and allegorical elements, centering around a character referred to as the white bird, which symbolizes a pursuit for truth and the complexities of desire and morality. At the start of the story, we are introduced to a sultana who engages in a whimsical storytelling session with her companions, reflective of the storytelling traditions of the time. The initial tale revolves around a beautiful white bird that captivates the attention of two young women from a cloistered life. As they interact with the bird, their simple lives transform, leading to an intriguing blend of emotions such as longing, enchantment, and potential consequences of their desires. Through a series of comedic yet profound exchanges among the sultana and her court, the narrative sets the tone for a deeper exploration of themes like innocence, wisdom, the nature of authority, and the pursuit of genuine connections in a world overshadowed by superficiality. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Author: Diderot, Denis, 1713-1784
Editor: Assézat, Jules, 1832-1876
EBook No.: 28605
Published: Apr 25, 2009
Downloads: 88
Language: French
Subject: French fiction -- 18th century
LoCC: Language and Literatures: Romance literatures: French, Italian, Spanish, Portuguese
Category: Text
Rights: Public domain in the USA.