La femme du diable by Joseph Lafon-Labatut
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About this eBook
| Author | Lafon-Labatut, Joseph, 1809-1877 |
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| Author of introduction, etc. | Claretie, Jules, 1840-1913 |
| Contributor | Lafon, Gabriel |
| Title | La femme du diable |
| Note | Reading ease score: 67.3 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read. |
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| Summary | "La femme du diable" by Joseph Lafon-Labatut is a narrative poem written in the late 19th century. The work presents the legend of a mysterious and sinister woman, known as the 'Woman of the Devil', living in isolation, and contrasts her existence with the vibrancy of a young, beautiful peasant girl named Jeanne. As the tale unfolds, themes of temptation and moral conflict emerge, specifically regarding beauty and desire, suggesting a tension between innocence and the lure of darkness." "The opening of "La femme du diable" introduces readers to a barren and haunted setting where the titular character resides, described as a withered woman shrouded in a cursed fate. The speaker reflects on childhood tales that evoke fear and intrigue about this enigmatic woman, hinting at her connection to the devil. In juxtaposition, the narrative soon introduces Jeanne, a vibrant and alluring peasant girl, whose beauty and charm become a source of envy and desire among those around her. This back-and-forth between the eerie presence of the Woman of the Devil and the liveliness of Jeanne sets the stage for a conflict that explores the dangers of temptation and the moral complexities of beauty and desire." (This is an automatically generated summary.) |
| Language | French |
| LoC Class | PQ: Language and Literatures: Romance literatures: French, Italian, Spanish, Portuguese |
| Subject | Poetry |
| Category | Text |
| EBook-No. | 33595 |
| Release Date | Aug 31, 2010 |
| Most Recently Updated | Jul 2, 2020 |
| Copyright Status | Public domain in the USA. |
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