Pierre et Jean by Guy de Maupassant
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| Author | Maupassant, Guy de, 1850-1893 |
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| Title | Pierre et Jean |
| Note | Reading ease score: 78.5 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read. |
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| Summary | "Pierre et Jean" by Guy de Maupassant is a novel written during the late 19th century. The story explores familial relationships and the complexities of human emotions, centering around two brothers, Pierre and Jean Roland, and their interactions in the wake of an unexpected inheritance. The narrative delves into themes of jealousy, rivalry, and the psychological underpinnings of relationships. At the start of the novel, the Roland family is depicted during a fishing outing, where tensions between the two brothers become apparent. The father, Roland, engages in a typical familial banter, indicating a close yet competitive bond among them. As the family enjoys their time on the boat, a new dynamic is introduced with the presence of Jean's love interest, Madame Rosémilly, which heightens the underlying rivalry between the brothers, especially as both vie for her attention. The chapter sets the stage for a poignant exploration of personal aspirations, sibling rivalry, and the ramifications of unexpectedly acquired wealth, hinting at future developments that will test the family's unity. (This is an automatically generated summary.) |
| Language | French |
| LoC Class | PQ: Language and Literatures: Romance literatures: French, Italian, Spanish, Portuguese |
| Subject | Inheritance and succession -- Fiction |
| Subject | France -- Social life and customs -- Fiction |
| Subject | Brothers -- Fiction |
| Subject | Normandy (France) -- Fiction |
| Subject | Sibling rivalry -- Fiction |
| Category | Text |
| EBook-No. | 11131 |
| Release Date | Feb 1, 2004 |
| Most Recently Updated | May 27, 2013 |
| Copyright Status | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 90 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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