La troisième jeunesse de Madame Prune by Pierre Loti
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| Author | Loti, Pierre, 1850-1923 |
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| Title | La troisième jeunesse de Madame Prune |
| Note | Reading ease score: 67.1 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read. |
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| Summary | "La troisième jeunesse de Madame Prune" by Pierre Loti is a novel written in the early 20th century. The story centers around the protagonist's return to Japan after many years, exploring themes of nostalgia, cultural change, and personal relationships. The work hints at the intersection of the past and present through encounters with Madame Prune and other significant characters from his past. The opening of the novel introduces a stormy night at sea aboard a battleship, where the protagonist and his comrades find themselves grappling with nature's fury. As waves crash violently against the ship, a sudden breach allows water to rush into their quarters, heightening the tension on board. The protagonist reflects upon his imminent arrival in Japan, contrasting his memories of warm summers with the current wintry scene. Upon reaching the bay of Nagasaki, he is struck by both familiarity and the changes wrought by time. As he disembarks, he is transported back to his previous life and relationships, particularly with Madame Prune, setting the stage for a story rich with personal and cultural exploration. (This is an automatically generated summary.) |
| Language | French |
| LoC Class | PQ: Language and Literatures: Romance literatures: French, Italian, Spanish, Portuguese |
| Subject | Japan -- Fiction |
| Category | Text |
| EBook-No. | 31863 |
| Release Date | Apr 2, 2010 |
| Copyright Status | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 68 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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