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Title: Pierre et Luce
Note: Reading ease score: 84.2 (6th grade). Easy to read.
Credits: Laura Natal Rodrigues at Free Literature (Images generously made available by Gallica, Bibliothèque nationale de France.)
Summary: "Pierre et Luce" by Romain Rolland is a novel written in the early 20th century. The story explores the emotional turmoil experienced by a young man named Pierre during the grim realities of World War I, as he grapples with themes of love, despair, and the absurdity of conflict. The opening sets the stage for a poignant exploration of youth in a time of war, as Pierre's life is intertwined with that of a young girl named Luce, who becomes a source of fleeting happiness amidst the surrounding chaos. The beginning of the novel introduces readers to Pierre as he navigates the oppressive atmosphere of Paris during wartime. Engulfed in thoughts of despair as conscription looms, Pierre's world is shaken when he encounters Luce, who captivates him despite being a stranger. As he is swept up in the emotional tide of this new connection, the narrative delves into Pierre’s anxious reflections on the brutality of life and the essence of love. Rolland artfully contrasts the innocence of their budding romance with the harsh realities of their existence, ultimately presenting a rich tapestry of youthful longing in a world overshadowed by war. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Author: Rolland, Romain, 1866-1944
Illustrator: Belot, Gabriel, 1882-1962
EBook No.: 64274
Published: Jan 16, 2021
Downloads: 100
Language: French
Subject: Paris (France) -- Fiction
Subject: Man-woman relationships -- Fiction
Subject: World War, 1914-1918 -- France -- Fiction
LoCC: Language and Literatures: Romance literatures: French, Italian, Spanish, Portuguese
Category: Text
Rights: Public domain in the USA.
This edition has images.
Title: Pierre et Luce
Note: Reading ease score: 84.2 (6th grade). Easy to read.
Credits: Laura Natal Rodrigues at Free Literature (Images generously made available by Gallica, Bibliothèque nationale de France.)
Summary: "Pierre et Luce" by Romain Rolland is a novel written in the early 20th century. The story explores the emotional turmoil experienced by a young man named Pierre during the grim realities of World War I, as he grapples with themes of love, despair, and the absurdity of conflict. The opening sets the stage for a poignant exploration of youth in a time of war, as Pierre's life is intertwined with that of a young girl named Luce, who becomes a source of fleeting happiness amidst the surrounding chaos. The beginning of the novel introduces readers to Pierre as he navigates the oppressive atmosphere of Paris during wartime. Engulfed in thoughts of despair as conscription looms, Pierre's world is shaken when he encounters Luce, who captivates him despite being a stranger. As he is swept up in the emotional tide of this new connection, the narrative delves into Pierre’s anxious reflections on the brutality of life and the essence of love. Rolland artfully contrasts the innocence of their budding romance with the harsh realities of their existence, ultimately presenting a rich tapestry of youthful longing in a world overshadowed by war. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Author: Rolland, Romain, 1866-1944
Illustrator: Belot, Gabriel, 1882-1962
EBook No.: 64274
Published: Jan 16, 2021
Downloads: 100
Language: French
Subject: Paris (France) -- Fiction
Subject: Man-woman relationships -- Fiction
Subject: World War, 1914-1918 -- France -- Fiction
LoCC: Language and Literatures: Romance literatures: French, Italian, Spanish, Portuguese
Category: Text
Rights: Public domain in the USA.