| Author |
Lesueur, Daniel, 1860-1921 |
| Title |
Le Cœur chemine
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| Original Publication |
France: Alphonse Lemerre,1903.
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| Note |
Reading ease score: 73.2 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read.
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| Credits |
Clarity 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 |
"Le Cœur chemine" by Daniel Lesueur is a novel written in the early 20th century. The narrative likely revolves around the complex emotional entanglements among the characters, particularly focusing on Nicole Hardibert, a young woman navigating the nuances of her relationships with two significant males, her husband Raoul and her childhood friend Ogier Sérénis, a budding poet. The book explores themes of nostalgia, unfulfilled desires, and the tension between domestic life and artistic aspirations. The opening of the novel introduces us to a chance encounter between Nicole and Ogier in the Musée Plantin in Antwerp, filled with a sense of surprise and emotional undercurrents. The dialogue reveals their shared past, raising questions about their present lives and feelings. As they reconnect, the presence of Toquette, a young girl accompanying Nicole, adds a layer of childlike curiosity and innocence to the situation. The encounter is set against a backdrop of art and history, hinting at the deeper connections and contrasts between their current lives and the aspirations they once shared, establishing a rich tone that suggests exploration of love, identity, and memory. (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 -- 20th century
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| Category |
Text |
| EBook-No. |
67927 |
| Release Date |
Apr 26, 2022 |
| Copyright Status |
Public domain in the USA. |
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