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Title: Le chemin qui descend

Note: Reading ease score: 83.7 (6th grade). Easy to read.

Credits: Produced by Chuck Greif and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team
at http: //www.pgdp.net

Summary: "Le chemin qui descend" by Henri Ardel is a novel written in the early 20th century. The narrative introduces Claude, a young woman grappling with the impending return to a life filled with responsibilities and artistic obligations after a period of carefree summer. The book explores themes of artistic ambition, personal freedom, and the complexities of social expectations as Claude navigates her own identity within the constraints imposed by society and her family. At the start of the novel, we find Claude sitting by an open window, reflecting on a letter from her guardian, Élisabeth Ronal, which signals the end of her freedom and the beginning of a more structured existence. The narrative paints a vivid picture of her surroundings—an idyllic seaside location full of memories—and reveals her inner conflict about pursuing a life dedicated to music while facing the societal pressures that come with it. As she prepares to return to a more conventional life, the first meeting with Raymond de Ryeux, a man of the world, introduces a new dynamic and sets the stage for future interactions that will challenge her views on independence and societal obligation. The opening sets up a rich exploration of character and theme, drawing readers into Claude’s emotional landscape. (This is an automatically generated summary.)

Author: Ardel, Henri, 1863-1938

EBook No.: 31032

Published: Jan 20, 2010

Downloads: 63

Language: French

Subject: French fiction -- 20th 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 chemin qui descend

Note: Reading ease score: 83.7 (6th grade). Easy to read.

Credits: Produced by Chuck Greif and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team
at http: //www.pgdp.net

Summary: "Le chemin qui descend" by Henri Ardel is a novel written in the early 20th century. The narrative introduces Claude, a young woman grappling with the impending return to a life filled with responsibilities and artistic obligations after a period of carefree summer. The book explores themes of artistic ambition, personal freedom, and the complexities of social expectations as Claude navigates her own identity within the constraints imposed by society and her family. At the start of the novel, we find Claude sitting by an open window, reflecting on a letter from her guardian, Élisabeth Ronal, which signals the end of her freedom and the beginning of a more structured existence. The narrative paints a vivid picture of her surroundings—an idyllic seaside location full of memories—and reveals her inner conflict about pursuing a life dedicated to music while facing the societal pressures that come with it. As she prepares to return to a more conventional life, the first meeting with Raymond de Ryeux, a man of the world, introduces a new dynamic and sets the stage for future interactions that will challenge her views on independence and societal obligation. The opening sets up a rich exploration of character and theme, drawing readers into Claude’s emotional landscape. (This is an automatically generated summary.)

Author: Ardel, Henri, 1863-1938

EBook No.: 31032

Published: Jan 20, 2010

Downloads: 63

Language: French

Subject: French fiction -- 20th century

LoCC: Language and Literatures: Romance literatures: French, Italian, Spanish, Portuguese

Category: Text

Rights: Public domain in the USA.