Thomas l'imposteur by Jean Cocteau
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| Author | Cocteau, Jean, 1889-1963 |
|---|---|
| LoC No. | 24004333 |
| Title |
Thomas l'imposteur Histoire |
| Note | Reading ease score: 76.5 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read. |
| Note | Wikipedia page about this book: https://fr.wikipedia.org/wiki/Thomas_l%27imposteur_(roman) |
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| Summary | "Thomas l'imposteur" by Jean Cocteau is a novel written in the early 20th century. This work explores the absurdities and complexities of identity during wartime, centering on characters like the enigmatic Guillaume Thomas, who navigates a web of deception and aspiration against the backdrop of World War I. The narrative delves into themes of imposture, the search for meaning, and the effects of war on individuals and society. The opening of the novel introduces us to the chaotic atmosphere of war, noting its disorderly beginnings and the departure of the government. Among key characters, we meet the spirited Princess de Bormes, who transforms a health facility into an impromptu hospital while grappling with her desires for excitement amid the turmoil. Guillaume Thomas, an impostor, enters the scene as a soldier fighting to keep up his ruse of being connected to a prominent military figure. The dynamics between the characters begin to unfold, revealing their motivations and setting in motion a series of events influenced by the war's chaos juxtaposed with their personal struggles and ambitions. The rich descriptions and dialogues present a vivid portrayal of their relationships as they embrace or resist the absurdities and tragedies unfolding around them. (This is an automatically generated summary.) |
| Language | French |
| LoC Class | PQ: Language and Literatures: Romance literatures: French, Italian, Spanish, Portuguese |
| Subject | Impostors and imposture -- Fiction |
| Subject | Imagination -- Fiction |
| Subject | World War, 1914-1918 -- France -- Fiction |
| Category | Text |
| EBook-No. | 59889 |
| Release Date | Jul 10, 2019 |
| Copyright Status | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 89 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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