| Author |
Trollope, Anthony, 1815-1882 |
| Title |
La Mere Bauche
From Tales of All Countries
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| Note |
Reading ease score: 77.4 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read.
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| Credits |
Transcribed from the 1864 Chapman & Hall “Tales of All Countries” edition by David Price
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| Summary |
"La Mère Bauche" by Anthony Trollope is a novel written in the mid-19th century, during the Victorian era. The story unfolds in a secluded Pyrenean valley, focusing on the life of La Mère Bauche, the stern proprietor of a thermal hotel frequented by invalids seeking respite. The narrative delves into themes of love, societal expectations, and the complexities of maternal authority, centered around La Mère Bauche's conflict over her son Adolphe's feelings for Marie, a poor orphan she has cared for. The plot develops as Adolphe, returning home after two years, wishes to marry Marie, a girl he grew up with but whom his mother sees as unworthy due to her status. La Mère Bauche's controlling nature intensifies when she intends for her son to marry the older and socially more advantageous Capitaine Campan instead. The young lovers' plight deepens as they navigate the tension between their feelings and external pressures. Ultimately, La Mère Bauche's decision to push for Marie's marriage to Capitaine Campan leads to tragic consequences, reflecting the harsh realities of love constrained by familial and societal obligation. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Language |
English |
| LoC Class |
PR: Language and Literatures: English literature
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| Subject |
Short stories
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| Subject |
Mate selection -- Fiction
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| Subject |
France -- Fiction
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| Category |
Text |
| EBook-No. |
3550 |
| Release Date |
Nov 1, 2002 |
| Most Recently Updated |
Jan 16, 2015 |
| Copyright Status |
Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads |
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