| Author |
Gay, Sophie, 1776-1852 |
| Title |
Ellénore, Volume II
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| Note |
Reading ease score: 63.7 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read.
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| Credits |
Produced by Carlo Traverso, Renald Levesque and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by the Bibliothèque nationale de France (BnF/Gallica))
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| Summary |
"Ellénore, Volume II" by Sophie Gay is a novel written in the mid-19th century. The book explores the complexities of love, societal expectations, and personal identity through the character of Ellénore, who navigates her tumultuous relationships against the backdrop of a shifting political and social landscape in post-revolutionary France. At the start of the narrative, Ellénore finds herself in a Paris salon, engaged in conversation about the societal implications of the recent political changes. The arrival of Adolphe de Rheinfeld, a man captivated by the societal turmoil and the allure of Parisian life, creates an intriguing backdrop for their interactions. The initial dialogues reveal both Ellénore's inner struggles and the external influences shaping her world, leading her to contemplate the consequences of love and reputation amidst a society rife with gossip and judgment. As she grapples with her feelings for Adolphe and her past experiences, the opening sets the stage for a rich exploration of character dynamics intertwined with historical context. (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 |
Fiction
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| Category |
Text |
| EBook-No. |
18142 |
| Release Date |
Apr 10, 2006 |
| Copyright Status |
Public domain in the USA. |
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