Le sang de la sirène by Anatole Le Braz
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"Le sang de la sirène" by Anatole Le Braz is a novel written in the late 19th century. The book centers around the captivating life of Marie-Ange, a young woman of exceptional grace and beauty, and explores themes of love, tragedy, and the connection between humanity and the mystical elements of the sea in Brittany. As the story unfolds, it delves into the lore of sirens and their impact on the lives
of the islanders, blending elements of myth and reality. The opening of the novel sets a vivid scene as the narrator approaches the Breton islands aboard a steamer. The atmosphere is rich with descriptions of the mysterious beauty of the ocean and the islands, as well as the lives of the island dwellers. Upon arrival, the narrator meets Marie-Ange, who gracefully makes her entrance, instantly captivating those around her. The narrative captures the blend of mundane conversation and the extraordinary, hinting at the deeper connections between the characters and the legends of sirens. As the story progresses, the dialogue reveals insights into the island’s culture and traditions, laying the groundwork for a tale steeped in both romance and the haunting consequences that come from the entanglement with the mystical world of the sirens. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Author | Le Braz, Anatole, 1859-1926 |
|---|---|
| Title | Le sang de la sirène |
| Contents | Le sang de la sirène -- Fille de fraudeurs -- Les noces noires de Guernaham. |
| Credits |
Produced by Laurent Vogel, Chuck Greif and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive/Canadian Libraries) |
| Reading Level | Reading ease score: 79.4 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read. |
| Language | French |
| LoC Class | PQ: Language and Literatures: Romance literatures: French, Italian, Spanish, Portuguese |
| Subject | French fiction -- 20th century |
| Category | Text |
| eBook-No. | 61718 |
| Release Date | Mar 31, 2020 |
| Last Update | Oct 17, 2024 |
| Copyright | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 360 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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