The Cross of Berny; Or, Irene's Lovers by Girardin, Gautier, Méry, and Sandeau

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Author Girardin, Emile de, Mme, 1804-1855
Author Gautier, Théophile, 1811-1872
Author Méry, Joseph, 1798-1865
Author Sandeau, Jules, 1811-1883
Translator Fendall, Florence
Translator Holcomb, Florence
Title The Cross of Berny; Or, Irene's Lovers
Note Reading ease score: 67.9 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read.
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Summary "The Cross of Berny; Or, Irene's Lovers" by Madame Emile de Girardin, Théophile Gautier, Jules Sandeau, and Méry is a novel created by the collaborative effort of four prominent 19th-century French authors. Likely written during the mid-19th century, the book presents a unique narrative style through a series of letters exchanged among its central characters. The story revolves around Irene de Chateaudun, who navigates the complexities of love, self-identity, and societal expectations as she finds herself conflicted between her genuine feelings for Prince de Monbert and her idealized notions of romance. The opening of the novel sets the stage for this emotional turmoil through a letter written by Irene to her confidante, Madame la Vicomtesse de Braimes. Irene expresses her discontent and fear regarding her engagement to Prince de Monbert, despite acknowledging his qualities and charm. She reflects on her past struggles, contrasting them with the pressures of a seemingly "brilliant fortune," which she finds suffocating. This inner conflict leads her to contemplate a retreat to the countryside, where she hopes to sort out her feelings and desires. As the various letters unfold, we are introduced to other characters like Roger de Monbert and Edgar de Meilhan, who also experience their own romantic dilemmas, setting up a rich tapestry of intertwined relationships and emotional challenges. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Language English
LoC Class PQ: Language and Literatures: Romance literatures: French, Italian, Spanish, Portuguese
Subject Epistolary fiction
Subject Man-woman relationships -- Fiction
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EBook-No. 13191
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Most Recently Updated Dec 18, 2020
Copyright Status Public domain in the USA.
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