L'amour en Russie by Claude Anet

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Author Anet, Claude, 1868-1931
Title L'amour en Russie
Contents Nadia -- Vera Alexandrovna -- Sonia Grigorievna.
Credits Laurent Vogel, Chuck Greif and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at https://www.pgdp.net (This book was produced from images made available by the HathiTrust Digital Library.)
Summary "L'amour en Russie" by Claude Anet is a reflective exploration of romantic relationships and cultural differences, written in the early 20th century. The work delves into the nature of love in Russia as opposed to Western interpretations, touching on themes of societal norms, individualism, and emotional depth. It introduces the main character, Alexandre Naudin, a French lieutenant who travels to Russia and becomes entangled in the complexities of love and desire. At the start of the narrative, the author establishes a philosophical backdrop by contrasting Western perceptions of love and societal expectations with the more liberated attitudes he associates with Russian culture. The protagonist, Naudin, embarks on a journey to improve his language skills yet is also drawn to the allure of Russian women, particularly through his interactions with a young woman named Nadia. Through vignettes of Naudin's observations and experiences in Russia, the opening presents a vibrant yet introspective view of romantic encounters, highlighting his initial hesitations and ultimate fascination with Nadia amid a deep cultural divergence. The scene hints at Naudin's evolving feelings as he navigates both the social landscape of Russia and the intricacies of desire and connection. (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 -- 20th century
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Copyright Status Public domain in the USA.
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