Seule by Henri Ardel
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"Seule" by Henri Ardel is a novel written in the late 19th century. The book centers around Ghislaine de Vorges, a young woman who suddenly finds herself orphaned and impoverished after the death of her father, a general. As she grapples with her new reality, she navigates the struggles of seeking employment and redefining her identity in a society that values wealth and status, presenting a poignant exploration of resilience and societal
expectations. At the start of the novel, Ghislaine is in the office of a notary, Maître Chauvelin, receiving the grim news about her father's financial ruin. Despite her elegance and the expectation of a life filled with privilege, she realizes she is left with very little—around fourteen hundred francs in rental income. The chapter illustrates her inner turmoil as she contemplates her bleak future, the burdens of poverty, and the societal pressures of being a woman without a fortune in a patriarchal society. With determination and a sense of duty ingrained in her family legacy, Ghislaine resolves to find a means of supporting herself, leading her to explore options such as becoming a governess or a reader, showcasing her courage in the face of adversity. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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About this eBook
| Author | Ardel, Henri, 1863-1938 |
|---|---|
| Title | Seule |
| Original Publication | Paris: Plon, 1901. |
| Credits | Laurent Vogel and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at www.pgdp.net (This book was produced from scanned images of public domain material from the Google Books project.) |
| 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. | 74398 |
| Release Date | Sep 10, 2024 |
| Copyright | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 289 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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