| Author |
Daudet, Alphonse, 1840-1897 |
| Title |
Le nabab, tome II
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| Note |
Wikipedia page about this book: https://fr.wikipedia.org/wiki/Le_Nabab
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| Note |
Reading ease score: 66.7 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read.
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| Credits |
Produced by Tonya Allen and PG Distributed Proofreaders. This file was produced from images generously made available by the Bibliothèque nationale de France (BnF/Gallica) at http://gallica.bnf.fr
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| Summary |
"Le nabab, tome II" by Alphonse Daudet is a novel written during the late 19th century. The narrative unfolds in Paris, capturing the lives and emotional struggles of its characters amid the complexities of society and art. Central to the story are characters like Félicia, an artist grappling with her insecurities and the expectations of her success, alongside the intertwining narratives of others like the Nabab, whose ascent to political power raises questions about identity and integrity. At the start of the novel, a dreary afternoon draped in rain sets a melancholic tone as Félicia contemplates her recent exhibition and the feelings of emptiness that follow artistic acclaim. The scene emphasizes her discontent and the muddiness of her surroundings, mirroring her emotional state. The characters engage in conversations that reveal their inner turmoil; Félicia’s desire for connection and love contrasts sharply with her artistic aspirations, underscored by her interactions with Paul, a person from her past. The opening portrays a rich tapestry of emotions as it sets the stage for the deeper conflicts and romantic entanglements that will likely shape the story's progression. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Language |
French |
| LoC Class |
PQ: Language and Literatures: Romance literatures: French, Italian, Spanish, Portuguese
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| Subject |
Paris (France) -- Fiction
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| Category |
Text |
| EBook-No. |
12727 |
| Release Date |
Jun 1, 2004 |
| Most Recently Updated |
Dec 15, 2020 |
| Copyright Status |
Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads |
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