Au soleil de juillet (1829-1830) by Paul Adam
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"Au soleil de juillet" by Paul Adam is a novel written in the early 19th century. The story centers around Omer Héricourt, a young lawyer, and his complex relationships with his family, especially his mother, Mme Héricourt, as well as the expectations tied to his potential marriage to Elvire Gresloup. The narrative weaves themes of familial duty, personal ambition, and the struggle between secular desires and religious obligations. The opening of the
novel introduces the family dynamics and tensions surrounding Omer's return home from Italy. His mother expresses disappointment over his choices, particularly regarding his decision to abandon the priesthood and pursue a secular life as a lawyer. Omer's interactions reveal deep-rooted issues, such as maternal expectations and their conflict with his aspirations. Conversations about his intended marriage to Elvire develop amidst various family members discussing politics, agriculture, and commerce, painting a vivid picture of their lives while foreshadowing the central conflicts that will unfold around love and career aspirations. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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About this eBook
| Author | Adam, Paul, 1862-1920 |
|---|---|
| Title |
Au soleil de juillet (1829-1830) Le temps et la vie |
| Credits |
Produced by Mireille Harmelin, Chuck Greif and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at www.pgdp.net (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: 73.7 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read. |
| Language | French |
| LoC Class | PQ: Language and Literatures: Romance literatures: French, Italian, Spanish, Portuguese |
| Subject | Historical fiction |
| Subject | France -- History -- July Revolution, 1830 -- Fiction |
| Category | Text |
| eBook-No. | 33378 |
| Release Date | Aug 8, 2010 |
| Copyright | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 668 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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