| Author |
Kipling, Rudyard, 1865-1936 |
| Translator |
Austin-Jackson, Arthur |
| Translator |
Fabulet, Louis, 1862-1933 |
| Uniform Title |
The story of the Gadsbys. French
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| Title |
L'histoire des Gadsby
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| Original Publication |
Paris: Mercure de France, 1908.
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| Note |
Wikipedia page about this book: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Story_of_the_Gadsbys
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| Note |
Reading ease score: 87.5 (6th grade). Easy to read.
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| Credits |
Véronique Le Bris, Laurent Vogel and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at https://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by the Bibliothèque nationale de France (BnF/Gallica))
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| Summary |
"L'Histoire des Gadsby" by Rudyard Kipling is a novel written during the late 19th century. The story centers around Captain Gadsby, who navigates the complexities of relationships and social expectations in a colonial setting. With its focus on personal dynamics and the intricacies of love and duty, the narrative likely explores themes of romance and identity amidst the backdrop of British India. At the start of the novel, we are introduced to the young and charming Minnie Threegan and her interactions with Captain Gadsby, who is preparing for his marriage. The scene unfolds in a room where Minnie and her friend Emma engage in playful conversation about their romantic interests, while Gadsby nervously awaits the impending wedding. Through their dialogues, we sense Gadsby's anxiety and the social nuances of their circle, hinting at present tensions and future challenges. The opening effectively sets the stage for a tale rich in character development and social commentary. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Language |
French |
| LoC Class |
PR: Language and Literatures: English literature
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| Subject |
India -- History -- British occupation, 1765-1947 -- Fiction
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| Subject |
British -- India -- Fiction
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| Category |
Text |
| EBook-No. |
74052 |
| Release Date |
Jul 15, 2024 |
| Copyright Status |
Public domain in the USA. |
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