La Glu by Jean Richepin
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| Author | Richepin, Jean, 1849-1926 |
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| Title | La Glu |
| Note | Reading ease score: 82.2 (6th grade). Easy to read. |
| Credits |
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| Summary | "La Glu" by Jean Richepin is a novel written in the late 19th century. The book explores themes of love, desire, and the complexities of human relationships, centering around characters like Doctor Pierre Cézambre and Marie-Pierre who grapple with their pasts and present entanglements. The narrative delves into the emotional struggles of the characters, particularly reflecting on the effects of love, infidelity, and societal expectations. The opening of "La Glu" introduces readers to Doctor Cézambre as he rides home at night, lost in melancholic thoughts about his life choices and past romantic failures, particularly regarding his wife. He is interrupted by the urgent cries of a desperate mother searching for her son, Marie-Pierre, who has fallen under the spell of a mysterious Parisian woman known as the Glu. As the dialogue unfolds, we learn about the characters' intertwined lives, and a further exploration of the Glu's allure and the chaotic emotions she instigates begins to take shape. The scene sets up a conflict between blind desire and familial responsibility, suggesting a rich exploration of human emotion and relationships as the story continues. (This is an automatically generated summary.) |
| Language | French |
| LoC Class | PQ: Language and Literatures: Romance literatures: French, Italian, Spanish, Portuguese |
| Subject | French fiction -- 19th century |
| Category | Text |
| EBook-No. | 63674 |
| Release Date | Nov 8, 2020 |
| Most Recently Updated | Dec 5, 2020 |
| Copyright Status | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 51 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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