| Author |
Flaubert, Gustave, 1821-1880 |
| Title |
Over Strand and Field: A Record of Travel through Brittany
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| Note |
Reading ease score: 71.4 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read.
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| Credits |
E-text prepared by Thierry Alberto, Clare Boothby, and the Project Gutenberg Online Distributed Proofreading Team
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| Summary |
"Over Strand and Field: A Record of Travel through Brittany" by Gustave Flaubert is a travel narrative likely written in the late 19th century. The work vividly details the author's explorations through the scenic and historic landscapes of Brittany, France, reflecting upon various châteaux, towns, and regional life along the way. The book captures both the beauty and melancholy of the region's architecture and terrain, immersing readers in Flaubert's rich and expressive observations. The opening of the text sets a reflective tone as Flaubert strolls through the Château de Chambord, where he observes the decay and neglect surrounding its once-grand halls. He feels a deep sadness at the sight of its "conscious poverty," which he describes in contrasting terms of past opulence and current desolation. The descriptive narrative continues as he moves to other locations, such as the Château d'Amboise and Chenonceaux, where he expresses wonder at the architecture, flora, and the very essence of history imbued in these sites. This introductory portion establishes a profound connection to the settings, revealing both the beauty of Brittany's landscapes and the haunting echoes of history that impact the modern viewer. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Language |
English |
| LoC Class |
DC: History: General and Eastern Hemisphere: France, Andorra, Monaco
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| LoC Class |
PQ: Language and Literatures: Romance literatures: French, Italian, Spanish, Portuguese
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| Subject |
Brittany (France) -- Description and travel
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| Category |
Text |
| EBook-No. |
14233 |
| Release Date |
Dec 2, 2004 |
| Most Recently Updated |
Dec 18, 2020 |
| Copyright Status |
Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads |
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