Author |
Dick, Vinceslas-Eugène, 1848-1919 |
Title |
Le Roi des Étudiants
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Credits |
Produced by Renald Levesque, from files made available by "La bibliothèque Nationale du Québec".
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Summary |
"Le Roi des Étudiants" by Vinceslas-Eugène Dick is a novel written in the late 19th century. The story centers around a group of medical students in Quebec, with a particular focus on Paul Champfort, who is introduced as a charismatic and well-liked member of the group. The narrative captures the vibrant and tumultuous life of these students, showcasing their camaraderie and revelry, alongside the shadows of personal struggles and romantic entanglements that emerge as the story unfolds. The opening of the novel paints a lively picture of a small student gathering, where the characters indulge in drinks and songs, reveling in a moment of friendship and freedom. As the atmosphere brims with joviality, the arrival of Champfort introduces a moment of tension, hinting at deeper emotional undercurrents that will play a significant role throughout the story. As conversations shift from light-hearted banter to serious reflections on personal tragedies, including Champfort's hidden love for his cousin and the looming threat of unrequited feelings, the stage is set for a tale that intertwines friendship, ambition, and heartache against the backdrop of the student experience. (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 |
United States -- History -- Civil War, 1861-1865 -- Fiction
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Subject |
Young men -- Fiction
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Subject |
Prisoners -- Fiction
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Category |
Text |
EBook-No. |
14059 |
Release Date |
Nov 16, 2004 |
Most Recently Updated |
Dec 18, 2020 |
Copyright Status |
Public domain in the USA. |
Downloads |
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