Paul and Virginia by Bernardin de Saint-Pierre
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| Author | Saint-Pierre, Bernardin de, 1737-1814 |
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| Uniform Title | Paul et Virginie. English |
| Title | Paul and Virginia |
| Note | Reading ease score: 63.8 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read. |
| Credits | Dagny; John Bickers and David Widger |
| Summary | "Paul and Virginia" by Bernardin de Saint-Pierre is a philosophical tale written during the late 18th century. The narrative centers around two young characters, Paul and Virginia, who embody the theme of innocence and the simplicity of a life close to nature, which is illustrated against the backdrop of colonial Mauritius. The book explores their lives and the deep bond that develops amidst their shared experiences and challenges, touching on broader themes of love, friendship, and virtue. The opening of "Paul and Virginia" sets a poignant scene as it introduces the reader to the idyllic yet poignant landscape of the ruined cottages in Mauritius, a site once filled with the lives of two families who found happiness despite hardship. The narrative begins with an old man reminiscing about the past inhabitants—Monsieur de la Tour, a Frenchman, and his wife, who encounter great difficulties following their arrival on the island. Their story of love, resilience, and mutual support intertwines with that of their friend Margaret, and the children, Paul and Virginia, who grow up together in an environment rich with affection, morality, and the beauty of nature. Through vivid descriptions of the island's landscape and the characters' emotional journeys, the opening evokes a deep sense of nostalgia and foreshadows the emotional depth of their intertwined fates. (This is an automatically generated summary.) |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | PQ: Language and Literatures: Romance literatures: French, Italian, Spanish, Portuguese |
| Subject | Slavery -- Fiction |
| Subject | Love stories |
| Subject | Friendship -- Fiction |
| Subject | Shipwrecks -- Fiction |
| Subject | Mauritius -- Fiction |
| Subject | Death -- Fiction |
| Subject | Charity -- Fiction |
| Category | Text |
| EBook-No. | 2127 |
| Release Date | Mar 26, 2006 |
| Most Recently Updated | Jan 29, 2023 |
| Copyright Status | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 249 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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