La tentatrice by Vicente Blasco Ibáñez
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About this eBook
| Author | Blasco Ibáñez, Vicente, 1867-1928 |
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| Translator | Carayon, Jean, 1895-1987 |
| Uniform Title | La tierra de todos. French |
| Title | La tentatrice |
| Note | Reading ease score: 70.3 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read. |
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| Summary | "La tentatrice" by Vicente Blasco Ibáñez is a novel written in the early 20th century. The story revolves around the lives of Marquis de Torrebianca, his extravagant wife Hélène, and their financial struggles amidst a world of social glitter. As the narrative unfolds, themes of deception, social status, and personal sacrifice begin to surface, exploring the complexities of their relationship and the external pressures they face. The opening of the novel introduces the Marquis de Torrebianca, who grapples with the weight of financial troubles while trying to maintain an air of sophistication and luxury due to Hélène's lavish lifestyle. He reads letters from creditors with mounting anxiety while reflecting on his mother’s struggles to support him from their crumbling estate in Italy. Hélène enters the scene with a vibrant yet manipulative charm, displaying a blend of childlike affection and demanding entitlement. Their conversation quickly highlights the tension in their marriage as they navigate debts, desires, and social obligations, hinting at deeper emotional undercurrents and the looming presence of an unknown visitor. As the plot progresses, the dynamics between Torrebianca, Hélène, and those in their social circle are poised to challenge their perceptions of love and loyalty. (This is an automatically generated summary.) |
| Language | French |
| LoC Class | PQ: Language and Literatures: Romance literatures: French, Italian, Spanish, Portuguese |
| Subject | Spanish fiction -- Translations into French |
| Category | Text |
| EBook-No. | 63284 |
| Release Date | Sep 24, 2020 |
| Copyright Status | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 82 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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