Ida et Carmelita by Hector Malot
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"Ida et Carmelita" by Hector Malot is a novel written during the mid-19th century. The story revolves around the characters Colonel Chamberlain, his servant Horace, and the captivating young woman Carmelita, as they intertwine in themes of love, duty, and the quest for personal freedom amidst a backdrop of picturesque Swiss landscapes. The opening of the novel introduces us to the serene setting of the Rigi-Vaudois hotel, where Colonel Chamberlain is staying.
After a brief exploration of the hotel's idyllic location above Lake Geneva, we learn about Colonel's solitary existence and the presence of his servant, Horace, who respects his master's privacy but struggles with ennui. The arrival of a carriage carrying the famous Comtesse Belmonte and her daughter, Carmelita, disrupts the colonel's quietude, presenting an opportunity for connection. The opening effectively sets the stage for a complex interplay of emotions, hinting at potential romantic developments while highlighting the characters' struggles with their pasts and desires. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Author | Malot, Hector, 1830-1907 |
|---|---|
| Title | Ida et Carmelita |
| Note | Wikipedia page about this book: fr.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ida_et_Carm%C3%A9lita |
| Credits |
Produced by Christine De Ryck, Renald Levesque and the PG Online Distributed Proofreading Team. This file was produced from images generously made available by the Bibliothèque nationale de France (BnF/Gallica) at gallica.bnf.fr |
| Reading Level | Reading ease score: 77.3 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read. |
| Language | French |
| LoC Class | PQ: Language and Literatures: Romance literatures: French, Italian, Spanish, Portuguese |
| Subject | French fiction -- 19th century |
| Category | Text |
| eBook-No. | 13654 |
| Release Date | Oct 6, 2004 |
| Last Update | Oct 28, 2024 |
| Copyright | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 481 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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