The Aspirations of Jean Servien by Anatole France
"The Aspirations of Jean Servien" by Anatole France is a novel written in the late 19th century. It explores the life and ambitions of a young boy named Jean Servien, whose humble beginnings as the son of a bookbinder become the backdrop for his dreams of achieving greatness and love. The opening of the novel introduces Jean Servien's early life, marked by his mother's gentle aspirations for him to rise above their
modest circumstances. After his mother's death, Jean is raised by his father and aunt, who have differing views on social status and ambition. As he grows older, Jean's experiences—ranging from school life to encounters with an eccentric tutor and the world of theatre—shape his aspirations, especially as he becomes enamored with a beautiful actress named Gabrielle. The beginning intricately weaves themes of hope, ambition, and the contrasts between social class and personal desires, setting the stage for Jean's quest for identity and belonging. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Author | France, Anatole, 1844-1924 |
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| Translator | Allinson, A. R. (Alfred Richard), 1852-1929 |
| Uniform Title | Les desirs de Jean Servien. English |
| Title | The Aspirations of Jean Servien |
| Note | Reading ease score: 76.6 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read. |
| Credits | Produced by Robert J. Hall |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | PQ: Language and Literatures: Romance literatures: French, Italian, Spanish, Portuguese |
| Subject | French fiction |
| Category | Text |
| EBook-No. | 11060 |
| Release Date | Feb 1, 2004 |
| Copyright Status | Public domain in the USA. |
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