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LoC No.: 23015615

Title: Le Grand Écart

Note: Reading ease score: 85.8 (6th grade). Easy to read.

Credits: Produced by Laura Natal Rodrigues at Free Literature (Images
generously made available by Hathi Trust.)

Summary: "Le Grand Écart" by Jean Cocteau is a novel written in the early 20th century. The book introduces Jacques Forestier, a complex and introspective character grappling with his identity and emotions as he navigates love, beauty, and societal expectations in the artistic and often tumultuous backdrop of Paris. The opening of the novel reveals Jacques Forestier in a state of emotional turmoil, shedding tears over superficial stimuli, which reflects his deeper struggles with authenticity and the human condition. Despite projecting an image of insouciance and wit, he wrestles with feelings of inadequacy and alienation, feeling disconnected from both the aristocracy and the common masses. The narrative hints at his past experiences with love and beauty, juxtaposing them with an ever-present sense of longing and existential doubt as he reflects on relationships and society. Jacques's inner conflicts set the stage for his journey, as he tries to reconcile who he is with who he wishes to be amid a backdrop filled with vibrant characters and poignant moments. (This is an automatically generated summary.)

Author: Cocteau, Jean, 1889-1963

EBook No.: 60079

Published: Aug 9, 2019

Downloads: 128

Language: French

Subject: Paris (France) -- Fiction

Subject: Man-woman relationships -- Fiction

Subject: French fiction -- 20th century

Subject: Students -- Fiction

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

Category: Text

Rights: Public domain in the USA.

This edition has images.

LoC No.: 23015615

Title: Le Grand Écart

Note: Reading ease score: 85.8 (6th grade). Easy to read.

Credits: Produced by Laura Natal Rodrigues at Free Literature (Images
generously made available by Hathi Trust.)

Summary: "Le Grand Écart" by Jean Cocteau is a novel written in the early 20th century. The book introduces Jacques Forestier, a complex and introspective character grappling with his identity and emotions as he navigates love, beauty, and societal expectations in the artistic and often tumultuous backdrop of Paris. The opening of the novel reveals Jacques Forestier in a state of emotional turmoil, shedding tears over superficial stimuli, which reflects his deeper struggles with authenticity and the human condition. Despite projecting an image of insouciance and wit, he wrestles with feelings of inadequacy and alienation, feeling disconnected from both the aristocracy and the common masses. The narrative hints at his past experiences with love and beauty, juxtaposing them with an ever-present sense of longing and existential doubt as he reflects on relationships and society. Jacques's inner conflicts set the stage for his journey, as he tries to reconcile who he is with who he wishes to be amid a backdrop filled with vibrant characters and poignant moments. (This is an automatically generated summary.)

Author: Cocteau, Jean, 1889-1963

EBook No.: 60079

Published: Aug 9, 2019

Downloads: 128

Language: French

Subject: Paris (France) -- Fiction

Subject: Man-woman relationships -- Fiction

Subject: French fiction -- 20th century

Subject: Students -- Fiction

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

Category: Text

Rights: Public domain in the USA.