Le Turco by Edmond About

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Author About, Edmond, 1828-1885
Title Le Turco
Note Reading ease score: 78.4 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read.
Contents Le turco -- Le bal des artistes -- Le poivre -- L'ouverture au château -- Tout Paris -- La chambre d'ami -- Chasse allemande -- L'inspection générale -- Les cinq perles.
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Summary "Le Turco" by Edmond About is a novel written in the mid-19th century. The story unfolds around a group of officers in Algeria, focusing particularly on the character of Léopold Gardelux, who experiences both personal struggles and the realities of military life. The narrative dives into themes of friendship, love, and the complexities of social class. The opening of "Le Turco" introduces us to the camaraderie among officers gathered in a café in Biskra. It captures a moment filled with laughter and seriousness, especially as Captain Brunner reflects on a poignant piece of news regarding a wedding that stirs emotions among the group. As the narrative progresses, we learn about Léopold, an Alsatian officer of noble birth, whose past and hidden affections are revealed in interactions with his peers. The tone oscillates between light-hearted banter and deeper reflections on love and loss, laying the groundwork for the intertwining of personal stories against the backdrop of military duty and colonial life in Algeria. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Language French
LoC Class PQ: Language and Literatures: Romance literatures: French, Italian, Spanish, Portuguese
Subject Short stories, French
Subject French fiction -- 19th century
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EBook-No. 65546
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Copyright Status Public domain in the USA.
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