Pierre and Luce by Romain Rolland
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| Author | Rolland, Romain, 1866-1944 |
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| Translator | De Kay, Charles, 1848-1935 |
| Uniform Title | Pierre et Luce. English |
| Title | Pierre and Luce |
| Note | Reading ease score: 82.4 (6th grade). Easy to read. |
| Note | Wikipedia page about this book: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Pierre_et_Luce |
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| Summary | "Pierre and Luce" by Romain Rolland is a novel written in the early 20th century. The story is set against the backdrop of World War I and explores the complexities of young love amid the chaos and despair of war. The main characters, Pierre and Luce, are two adolescents grappling with the harsh realities of life, loss, and the emotional turbulence brought on by the ongoing conflict. The opening of the novel introduces Pierre, an 18-year-old caught in the rush of a subway in Paris, overwhelmed by the oppressive atmosphere of the city and the war that has turned his youth into a time of dread and confusion. He experiences a moment of serendipity when he notices a young woman, Luce, who enters the train car and captivates his attention. Their brief, silent encounter blossoms into a poignant connection as they, despite the chaos around them, find solace in their grasped hands. Pierre's longing for understanding and connection illustrates the depth of his inner turmoil and desire for meaning against the backdrop of a world marked by violence and upheaval. The narrative sets the stage for their evolving relationship as they both navigate their feelings in a time of uncertainty. (This is an automatically generated summary.) |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | PQ: Language and Literatures: Romance literatures: French, Italian, Spanish, Portuguese |
| Subject | Paris (France) -- Fiction |
| Subject | Man-woman relationships -- Fiction |
| Subject | World War, 1914-1918 -- France -- Fiction |
| Category | Text |
| EBook-No. | 31542 |
| Release Date | Mar 7, 2010 |
| Copyright Status | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 108 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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