| Author |
Mille, Pierre, 1864-1941 |
| Title |
Sur la vaste Terre
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| Original Publication |
France: Calmann-Lévy,1905,copyright 1909.
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| Note |
Reading ease score: 79.4 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read.
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| Contents |
Ramary et Kétaka -- Barnavaux, général -- Ruy Blas -- Barnavaux, homme d'état -- La précaution inutile -- Kidi -- Le dieu -- La vengeance de Madame Murray -- Les Chinois -- L'aveugle.
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| 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)
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| Summary |
"Sur la vaste Terre" by Pierre Mille is a novel written in the early 20th century. Set against the backdrop of Madagascar, the narrative explores the lives of its characters amidst the rich cultural tapestry of the island and the complexities of colonial interactions. The focal characters appear to include the narrator and his friend Galliac, as well as the Malagasy women Kétaka and Ramary, who are drawn into the lives of the foreigners while navigating their own identities and cultural heritage. The opening of the novel immerses the reader in the lush environment of Tananarive, highlighting the beauty of its landscapes and the simplicity of daily life through the perspectives of both the narrator and the local characters. As the story unfolds, humorous and poignant moments arise, such as Kétaka's playful fishing and her conversations with Ramary, revealing their youthful innocence and emotional depth amidst underlying tension. The narrative hints at the tensions of colonialism through interactions between the Malagasy and the Europeans, foreshadowing deeper conflicts and personal developments that will emerge as the pressures of colonial rule intensify. The beginning establishes a vibrant and complex world, laying the groundwork for the unfolding relationships and cultural exchanges to come. (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 |
Short stories, French
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| Subject |
French fiction -- 20th century
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| Category |
Text |
| EBook-No. |
67245 |
| Release Date |
Jan 25, 2022 |
| Copyright Status |
Public domain in the USA. |
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