This edition had all images removed.
Title: Monsieur Vénus
Note: Reading ease score: 81.5 (6th grade). Easy to read.
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Produced by Chuck Greif and the Online Distributed
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Summary: "Monsieur Vénus" by "Rachilde" is a novel written in the late 19th century. The story centers around the intriguing character of Mademoiselle Raoule de Vénérande, a young woman whose complex and unconventional desires lead her into a morally ambiguous relationship with Jacques Silvert, a flower artist. The book explores themes of identity, love, and sensuality, set against a backdrop of societal expectations and personal rebellion. The beginning of the novel introduces Raoule as she navigates the dim corridors of a modest flower shop where she meets Jacques Silvert. The interactions between the two characters hint at a developing bond layered with tension, as Raoule becomes captivated by Jacques's unique charm despite the squalor of his living conditions. The initial encounter sets the stage for a tumultuous relationship characterized by power dynamics, self-discovery, and the exploration of sensuality, as Raoule grapples with her attraction to Jacques while revealing her complex feelings about love and class. The intriguing depiction of their first meeting foreshadows deeper themes of obsession and the exploration of unconventional love that is likely to unfold throughout the novel. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Author: Rachilde, 1860-1953
EBook No.: 36528
Published: Jun 26, 2011
Downloads: 513
Language: French
Subject: Sex role -- Fiction
Subject: Social classes -- Fiction
Subject: Man-woman relationships -- Fiction
Subject: French fiction
LoCC: Language and Literatures: Romance literatures: French, Italian, Spanish, Portuguese
Category: Text
Rights: Public domain in the USA.
This edition has images.
Title: Monsieur Vénus
Note: Reading ease score: 81.5 (6th grade). Easy to read.
Credits:
Produced by Chuck Greif and the Online Distributed
Proofreading Team at http:
//www.pgdp.net
(This book was
produced from scanned images of public domain material
from the Google Print project.)
Summary: "Monsieur Vénus" by "Rachilde" is a novel written in the late 19th century. The story centers around the intriguing character of Mademoiselle Raoule de Vénérande, a young woman whose complex and unconventional desires lead her into a morally ambiguous relationship with Jacques Silvert, a flower artist. The book explores themes of identity, love, and sensuality, set against a backdrop of societal expectations and personal rebellion. The beginning of the novel introduces Raoule as she navigates the dim corridors of a modest flower shop where she meets Jacques Silvert. The interactions between the two characters hint at a developing bond layered with tension, as Raoule becomes captivated by Jacques's unique charm despite the squalor of his living conditions. The initial encounter sets the stage for a tumultuous relationship characterized by power dynamics, self-discovery, and the exploration of sensuality, as Raoule grapples with her attraction to Jacques while revealing her complex feelings about love and class. The intriguing depiction of their first meeting foreshadows deeper themes of obsession and the exploration of unconventional love that is likely to unfold throughout the novel. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Author: Rachilde, 1860-1953
EBook No.: 36528
Published: Jun 26, 2011
Downloads: 513
Language: French
Subject: Sex role -- Fiction
Subject: Social classes -- Fiction
Subject: Man-woman relationships -- Fiction
Subject: French fiction
LoCC: Language and Literatures: Romance literatures: French, Italian, Spanish, Portuguese
Category: Text
Rights: Public domain in the USA.