Hyacinthe by Alfred Assollant

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Author Assollant, Alfred, 1827-1886
Title Hyacinthe
Note Reading ease score: 79.7 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read.
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Summary "Hyacinthe" by Alfred Assollant is a novel written in the late 19th century. The story revolves around a marriage contract negotiation between two notable families in the fictional town of Creux-de-Pile, focusing on the beautiful Hyacinthe Forestier and her suitor, Michel Bernard. Here, themes of love, social class, familial duty, and the antics of comical legal agreements unfold, presenting a humorous take on the societal expectations of the time. The opening of "Hyacinthe" introduces us to the bustling conversation of two notaries, Maître Bouchardy and Maître Saumonet, as they prepare to finalize a marriage contract that is vitally important for their respective families. Through the eyes of Trapoiseau, Bouchardy's astute clerk, we learn about Hyacinthe, the charming daughter of a wealthy politician, and the complications surrounding her proposed marriage to the affluent Michel. The conversation touches on themes of wealth, familial expectations, and social hierarchies, setting up a humorous tone as each character navigates their interests and personal motivations in the face of impending nuptials. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Language French
LoC Class PQ: Language and Literatures: Romance literatures: French, Italian, Spanish, Portuguese
Subject Fiction
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EBook-No. 16789
Release Date
Most Recently Updated Dec 12, 2020
Copyright Status Public domain in the USA.
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