Project Gutenberg 2025-03-15 Public domain in the USA. 668 Giraudoux, Jean 1882 1944 Giraudoux, Hippolyte Jean Cordelier, Maurice Giradoux, Jean Andouard Maniere, J.-E. 26007875 Bella $aParis :$bGrasset, $c1926. Reading ease score: 68.1 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read. Wikipedia page about this book: https://fr.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bella_(roman) Laurent Vogel (This file was produced from images generously made available by the Bibliothèque nationale de France (BnF/Gallica)) "Bella" by Jean Giraudoux is a novel written in the 20th century. The book explores family dynamics, intergenerational relationships, and the impact of historical events, particularly through the lens of the main character, Philippe Dubardeau, and his father René Dubardeau, who has played a significant role in shaping post-war Europe. Giraudoux's narrative seems to blend personal stories with broader societal themes, offering insights into love, ambition, and the legacies of war. The opening of "Bella" introduces us to Philippe Dubardeau, who reflects on his father's influence and his contributions to the restructuring of Europe after the war. René Dubardeau, a diplomat at Versailles, embodies a mix of idealism and pragmatism as he navigates the complexities of post-war negotiations and attempts to foster stability among new nations. Philippe describes familial gatherings, showcasing the blend of intellectual curiosity and personal ambitions that define their lives. Meanwhile, the character of Bella Rebendart, introduced later, intertwines with Philippe’s romantic pursuits and complex social interactions, hinting at a deeper narrative involving personal and national identity amidst the backdrop of historical change. (This is an automatically generated summary.) https://gallica.bnf.fr/ark:/12148/bpt6k808929 20230924113749giraudoux 1926 FR fr French fiction -- 20th century PQ Text Browsing: History - European Browsing: Fiction 347195 2025-03-15T12:06:02.291631 text/html 323090 2025-03-15T11:16:21 text/html 306799 2025-03-15T12:06:22.549065 application/epub+zip 306083 2025-03-15T12:06:12.755571 application/epub+zip 245858 2025-03-15T12:06:05.577622 application/epub+zip 492583 2025-03-15T12:06:30.389931 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 472828 2025-03-15T12:06:22.211053 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 333713 2025-03-15T12:06:01.981588 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 313957 2025-03-15T11:16:21 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 4833 2025-03-15T12:06:30.522973 application/rdf+xml 13411 2025-03-15T12:06:12.503555 image/jpeg 2910 2025-03-15T12:06:12.404581 image/jpeg 260672 2025-03-15T12:06:02.328601 application/octet-stream application/zip Archives containing the RDF files for *all* our books can be downloaded at https://www.gutenberg.org/wiki/Gutenberg:Feeds#The_Complete_Project_Gutenberg_Catalog en.wikipedia fr.wikipedia