Les aventures du roi Pausole by Pierre Louÿs
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| Author | Louÿs, Pierre, 1870-1925 |
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| Title | Les aventures du roi Pausole |
| Note | Reading ease score: 82.2 (6th grade). Easy to read. |
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| Summary | "Les aventures du roi Pausole" by Pierre Louÿs is a novel written in the late 19th century. The story centers around King Pausole, the ruler of the fictional land of Tryphême, as he navigates the complexities of love, desire, and governance while surrounded by his many queens and subjects. The tone of the narrative suggests a blend of humor and reflection on the absurdities of royal life, inviting readers into the unique perspective of a whimsical and somewhat neglectful monarch. The opening of the novel introduces King Pausole as he holds court under a cherry tree, often engaging with peculiar cases brought forth by his subjects, including a spurned husband and a distressed father. He operates under a minimalist code of laws, emphasizing the value of personal freedom in a seemingly chaotic kingdom. The narrative shifts to the intriguing news that his daughter, the "blanche Aline," has mysteriously left the palace, setting off a chain of events that humorously portrays Pausole's paternal perplexity and his whimsical yet insightful reflections on life and authority. The stage is cleverly set for a deeper exploration of the king's personality and the unfolding dramas of his reign. (This is an automatically generated summary.) |
| Language | French |
| LoC Class | PQ: Language and Literatures: Romance literatures: French, Italian, Spanish, Portuguese |
| Subject | French fiction |
| Category | Text |
| EBook-No. | 30553 |
| Release Date | Nov 27, 2009 |
| Most Recently Updated | Jan 5, 2021 |
| Copyright Status | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 66 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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