Jean-Christophe IX by Romain Rolland

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Author Rolland, Romain, 1866-1944
Title Jean-Christophe IX
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Credits Produced by Juhani Kärkkäinen and Tapio Riikonen
Summary "Jean-Christophe IX" by Romain Rolland is a novel written in the early 20th century. The narrative centers around the character Christophe, a deeply introspective artist grappling with his creative identity and the silence that follows the culmination of his efforts. The story unfolds with Christophe reflecting on his past achievements and the emptiness he currently feels, all while contemplating the nature of his passion for music and his role in society. At the start of the novel, Christophe experiences a moment of calm and self-contentment, accompanied by an underlying melancholic emptiness. He recalls his past struggles and achievements, contrasting them with his present state of feeling somewhat directionless, as he finds the act of creation lacking the passion it once held. Meanwhile, his friend Olivier Jeaninin grapples with personal loss and the impact of societal suffering, leading him to become more aware of the plight of others. The opening introduces the complexity of their friendship as they navigate their respective challenges, setting the stage for broader themes of art, meaning, and social responsibility that will likely emerge throughout the narrative. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Language Finnish
LoC Class PQ: Language and Literatures: Romance literatures: French, Italian, Spanish, Portuguese
Subject Psychological fiction
Subject Epic literature
Subject Musicians -- Fiction
Subject French fiction -- Translations into Finnish
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Copyright Status Public domain in the USA.
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