Jean-Christophe Volume 1 by Romain Rolland
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| Author | Rolland, Romain, 1866-1944 |
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| Title |
Jean-Christophe Volume 1
L'Aube, Le Matin, L'Adolescent |
| Note | Wikipedia page about this book: https: //en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jean-Christophe |
| Note | Reading ease score: 80.6 (6th grade). Easy to read. |
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| Summary | "Jean-Christophe Volume 1" by Romain Rolland is a novel written in the early 20th century. The book explores the life and inner journey of its protagonist, Jean-Christophe Krafft, who navigates the complexities of family, societal expectations, and personal aspirations against the backdrop of a musical heritage. The narrative delves deeply into emotional and artistic themes, reflecting a philosophical exploration of individuality and struggles. The opening of the novel introduces the austere yet nuanced dynamics within the Krafft family, particularly focusing on the birth of Jean-Christophe. The scene is set in the dim, rainy ambiance of their home, showcasing the contrasting emotions of joy and sorrow as his mother, Louisa, and grandfather Jean-Michel interact over the newborn. While Louisa expresses ardent love despite acknowledging her child's unappealing looks, the old man displays a mix of gruffness and affection. As the family grapples with the intrusive presence of Melchior, the father, whose failings add layers of tension, the opening segment establishes the foundation for Jean-Christophe's struggles with identity and belonging, laying a rich groundwork for his subsequent development and adventures throughout the story. (This is an automatically generated summary.) |
| Language | French |
| LoC Class | PQ: Language and Literatures: Romance literatures: French, Italian, Spanish, Portuguese |
| Subject | Psychological fiction |
| Subject | Epic literature |
| Subject | Musicians -- Fiction |
| Subject | French fiction -- 20th century |
| Category | Text |
| EBook-No. | 61868 |
| Release Date | Apr 19, 2020 |
| Most Recently Updated | May 10, 2020 |
| Copyright Status | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 192 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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