| Author |
Saint-Pierre, Bernardin de, 1737-1814 |
| Translator |
Williams, Helen Maria, 1762-1827 |
| Title |
Paul and Virginia from the French of J.B.H. de Saint Pierre
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| Note |
Reading ease score: 71.9 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read.
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| Credits |
Produced by Internet Archive; University of Florida, Children, Grenet
and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team
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| Summary |
"Paul and Virginia" by Jacques-Henri Bernardin de Saint-Pierre is a novel written in the late 18th century. This tender narrative revolves around the lives of two children, Paul and Virginia, who grow up in the idyllic surroundings of Mauritius. Their story unfolds against a backdrop of tranquility, simplicity, and the innocence of childhood, emphasizing themes of friendship, love, and the trials faced by those separated from societal norms. At the start of the novel, readers are introduced to the picturesque and serene setting on the island of Mauritius, where the ruins of two cottages tell the story of past happiness. An old man recounts the tale of Madame de la Tour and Margaret, two friends who have created a peaceful life for their children, Paul and Virginia, amidst their shared hardships. As they nurture their friendship and learn simple virtues, we see early signs of a deeper connection developing between Paul and Virginia. Their idyllic upbringing, filled with innocence and the joys of nature, gradually hints at the conflicts and challenges that will arise as they navigate their feelings for one another. The opening scenes set the stage for a poignant exploration of love and loss, inviting readers into a world where simplicity and virtue hold profound significance. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Language |
English |
| LoC Class |
PQ: Language and Literatures: Romance literatures: French, Italian, Spanish, Portuguese
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| Subject |
Slavery -- Fiction
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| Subject |
Love stories
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| Subject |
Friendship -- Fiction
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| Subject |
Shipwrecks -- Fiction
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| Subject |
Mauritius -- Fiction
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| Subject |
Death -- Fiction
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| Subject |
Charity -- Fiction
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| Category |
Text |
| EBook-No. |
10859 |
| Release Date |
Jan 1, 2004 |
| Most Recently Updated |
Dec 21, 2020 |
| Copyright Status |
Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads |
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