| Author |
Diderot, Denis, 1713-1784 |
| Translator |
Phalen, Peter |
| Title |
This is not a Story
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| Note |
Reading ease score: 82.4 (6th grade). Easy to read.
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| Note |
Translation of: Ceci n'est pas un conte
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| Note |
Wikipedia page about this book: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/This_is_not_a_story
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| Summary |
"This is Not a Story" by Denis Diderot is a philosophical narrative written in the late 18th century, around 1772 but published in 1798. This work can be classified as a literary commentary that intertwines elements of storytelling with a critique of societal norms and character relationships. The likely topic of the book revolves around human emotions and the complexities of love, betrayal, and the nature of personal choices. The narrative unfolds primarily through a dialogue between characters who discuss the tragic love stories of two central figures: Tanié and Madame Reymer, and Gardeil and Mademoiselle de La Chaux. Tanié, an impoverished young man, sacrifices everything for his love for Madame Reymer, while she ultimately betrays him for wealth. In parallel, Gardeil, a self-centered intellectual, exploits Mademoiselle de La Chaux's devotion and sacrifices, leading to her tragic downfall. Through these intertwined stories, Diderot explores themes of love, ingratitude, and the societal pressures that dictate personal loyalties, painting a portrait of human relationships marked by both passion and tragedy. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Language |
English |
| LoC Class |
PQ: Language and Literatures: Romance literatures: French, Italian, Spanish, Portuguese
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| Subject |
Short stories, French
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| Category |
Text |
| EBook-No. |
34544 |
| Release Date |
Dec 2, 2010 |
| Copyright Status |
Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads |
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