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LoC No.: 23003565
Title: Job le prédestiné
Original Publication: France: Bernard Grasset, 1922.
Note: Reading ease score: 70.6 (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 Internet Archive/Canadian Libraries)
Summary: "Job le Prédestiné" by Émile Baumann is a novel written in the early 20th century. The story centers around the character Bernard Dieuzède and his family as they navigate the trials of poverty and misfortune after losing their wealth. The book explores themes of resilience, despair, and the complexities of familial relationships in the face of hardship. At the start of the narrative, we meet the Dieuzède family during their move to a new home after a series of financial setbacks. The chaos of their move is punctuated by the clumsiness of a drunken mover who breaks some of their precious belongings, symbolizing their fall from grace. As the family adjusts to their reduced circumstances, we see the tension between Bernard's optimistic worldview and the frustration and despair of his wife, Hélène, who struggles with their new reality. The opening scene sets the stage for an exploration of their relationships, hopes, and the external pressures of society, foreshadowing a deep emotional journey as they seek to rebuild their lives amidst adversity. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Author: Baumann, Emile, 1868-1942
EBook No.: 70538
Published: Apr 13, 2023
Downloads: 180
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.
LoC No.: 23003565
Title: Job le prédestiné
Original Publication: France: Bernard Grasset, 1922.
Note: Reading ease score: 70.6 (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 Internet Archive/Canadian Libraries)
Summary: "Job le Prédestiné" by Émile Baumann is a novel written in the early 20th century. The story centers around the character Bernard Dieuzède and his family as they navigate the trials of poverty and misfortune after losing their wealth. The book explores themes of resilience, despair, and the complexities of familial relationships in the face of hardship. At the start of the narrative, we meet the Dieuzède family during their move to a new home after a series of financial setbacks. The chaos of their move is punctuated by the clumsiness of a drunken mover who breaks some of their precious belongings, symbolizing their fall from grace. As the family adjusts to their reduced circumstances, we see the tension between Bernard's optimistic worldview and the frustration and despair of his wife, Hélène, who struggles with their new reality. The opening scene sets the stage for an exploration of their relationships, hopes, and the external pressures of society, foreshadowing a deep emotional journey as they seek to rebuild their lives amidst adversity. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Author: Baumann, Emile, 1868-1942
EBook No.: 70538
Published: Apr 13, 2023
Downloads: 180
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.