| Author |
Feuillet, Octave, 1821-1890 |
| Title |
Monsieur de Camors — Complet
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| Note |
Reading ease score: 79.5 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read.
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| Credits |
Produced by Keith J Adams, Mireille Harmelin, Eric Vautier and the Online Distributed Proofreaders Europe at http://dp.rastko.net. This file was produced from images generously made available by the Bibliothèque nationale de France (BnF/Gallica)
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| Summary |
"Monseigneur de Camors" by Octave Feuillet is a novel written in the late 19th century. The story revolves around the complex life of Louis de Camors, a character grappling with his philosophy of life, the expectations of society, and his family's legacy. Themes of morality, ambition, and the superfluities of high society are likely central as the plot develops around Camors's interactions with those around him. The opening of the novel introduces us to the tragic fate of Camors's father, who, disillusioned with life, leaves behind a letter outlining his beliefs on freedom and self-ownership. This letter profoundly influences Louis as the narrative transitions between his father's existential struggle and Louis's own journey from youthful idealism to a more hardened view of the world. As Louis navigates his relationships, especially with his childhood friend Lescande, and confronts the nuances of love, betrayal, and ambition, we catch a glimpse of his eventual transformation, tainted by both his heritage and the moral complexities surrounding him. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Language |
French |
| LoC Class |
PQ: Language and Literatures: Romance literatures: French, Italian, Spanish, Portuguese
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| Subject |
French fiction -- 19th century
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| Category |
Text |
| EBook-No. |
31817 |
| Release Date |
Mar 29, 2010 |
| Copyright Status |
Public domain in the USA. |
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