This edition had all images removed.
Title: La Poupée
Note: Reading ease score: 77.2 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read.
Credits: Laurent Vogel, Chuck Greif and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at https: //www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by the Bibliothèque nationale de France (BnF/Gallica) at http: //gallica.bnf.fr)
Summary: "La Poupée" by Léo Larguier is a novel written in the early 20th century. The book delves into themes of obsession, isolation, and the complex relationship between life, art, and desire. Set against the backdrop of a decaying estate called La Tremblée, it explores the inner thoughts of its protagonist, Olivier Camors, a reclusive former soldier who retreats from society after the trauma of war. The story follows Olivier as he inherits a rundown estate and discovers a world filled with remnants of the past, including cherished art and old memories linked to his family. As he isolates himself further, he becomes fixated on the idea of creating an idealized companion in the form of a life-sized doll. His reflections on love, beauty, and the passage of time intertwine with his yearning for connection, ultimately revealing the tragic absurdity of his situation. When the doll finally arrives, it becomes a catalyst for Olivier's final confrontation with his own existence amidst a blend of reality and fantasy. The novel culminates in a surreal and poignant conclusion that encapsulates the essence of longing and the human condition. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Author: Larguier, Léo, 1878-1950
Illustrator: Laborde, Chas, 1886-1941
EBook No.: 64614
Published: Feb 23, 2021
Downloads: 59
Language: French
Subject: French fiction -- 20th century
LoCC: Language and Literatures: Romance literatures: French, Italian, Spanish, Portuguese
Category: Text
Rights: Public domain in the USA.
This edition has images.
Title: La Poupée
Note: Reading ease score: 77.2 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read.
Credits: Laurent Vogel, Chuck Greif and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at https: //www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by the Bibliothèque nationale de France (BnF/Gallica) at http: //gallica.bnf.fr)
Summary: "La Poupée" by Léo Larguier is a novel written in the early 20th century. The book delves into themes of obsession, isolation, and the complex relationship between life, art, and desire. Set against the backdrop of a decaying estate called La Tremblée, it explores the inner thoughts of its protagonist, Olivier Camors, a reclusive former soldier who retreats from society after the trauma of war. The story follows Olivier as he inherits a rundown estate and discovers a world filled with remnants of the past, including cherished art and old memories linked to his family. As he isolates himself further, he becomes fixated on the idea of creating an idealized companion in the form of a life-sized doll. His reflections on love, beauty, and the passage of time intertwine with his yearning for connection, ultimately revealing the tragic absurdity of his situation. When the doll finally arrives, it becomes a catalyst for Olivier's final confrontation with his own existence amidst a blend of reality and fantasy. The novel culminates in a surreal and poignant conclusion that encapsulates the essence of longing and the human condition. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Author: Larguier, Léo, 1878-1950
Illustrator: Laborde, Chas, 1886-1941
EBook No.: 64614
Published: Feb 23, 2021
Downloads: 59
Language: French
Subject: French fiction -- 20th century
LoCC: Language and Literatures: Romance literatures: French, Italian, Spanish, Portuguese
Category: Text
Rights: Public domain in the USA.