This edition had all images removed.
Title: Un vaincu
Original Publication: France: Nelson,1922.
Note: Reading ease score: 71.3 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read.
Credits: Laurent Vogel 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))
Summary: "Un Vaincu" by Jean de La Brète is a novel written in the late 19th century. The narrative, set against a backdrop of familial tensions and social expectations, centers around the lives of the Jeuffroy family, particularly focusing on the complex relationship between the wealthy but avaricious M. Jeuffroy, his daughter Suzanne, and her suitor M. Varedde. The book explores themes of love, sacrifice, and the constraints imposed by societal norms. At the start of the story, we are introduced to the picturesque but decaying manor belonging to M. Jeuffroy, and the family dynamics within. M. Jeuffroy is characterized as self-serving and concerned primarily with wealth, while his sister, Mlle Constance, demonstrates a more nurturing spirit as she seeks to support her niece, Suzanne, in a rather oppressive environment. The tension escalates surrounding Suzanne's impending marriage to the wealthy M. Varedde, leading to a heated dispute over the promised dowry, which reveals deep-seated conflicts regarding values and emotional complexities. As the narrative unfolds, Suzanne's dignity is challenged, culminating in a dramatic confrontation during the contract signing that foreshadows significant developments in the story. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Author: La Brète, Jean de, 1854-1945
EBook No.: 67889
Published: Apr 20, 2022
Downloads: 63
Language: French
Subject: French fiction -- 19th century
LoCC: Language and Literatures: Romance literatures: French, Italian, Spanish, Portuguese
Category: Text
Rights: Public domain in the USA.
This edition has images.
Title: Un vaincu
Original Publication: France: Nelson,1922.
Note: Reading ease score: 71.3 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read.
Credits: Laurent Vogel 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))
Summary: "Un Vaincu" by Jean de La Brète is a novel written in the late 19th century. The narrative, set against a backdrop of familial tensions and social expectations, centers around the lives of the Jeuffroy family, particularly focusing on the complex relationship between the wealthy but avaricious M. Jeuffroy, his daughter Suzanne, and her suitor M. Varedde. The book explores themes of love, sacrifice, and the constraints imposed by societal norms. At the start of the story, we are introduced to the picturesque but decaying manor belonging to M. Jeuffroy, and the family dynamics within. M. Jeuffroy is characterized as self-serving and concerned primarily with wealth, while his sister, Mlle Constance, demonstrates a more nurturing spirit as she seeks to support her niece, Suzanne, in a rather oppressive environment. The tension escalates surrounding Suzanne's impending marriage to the wealthy M. Varedde, leading to a heated dispute over the promised dowry, which reveals deep-seated conflicts regarding values and emotional complexities. As the narrative unfolds, Suzanne's dignity is challenged, culminating in a dramatic confrontation during the contract signing that foreshadows significant developments in the story. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Author: La Brète, Jean de, 1854-1945
EBook No.: 67889
Published: Apr 20, 2022
Downloads: 63
Language: French
Subject: French fiction -- 19th century
LoCC: Language and Literatures: Romance literatures: French, Italian, Spanish, Portuguese
Category: Text
Rights: Public domain in the USA.