| Author |
Brada, 1850-1938 |
| Title |
Madame d'Épone
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| Alternate Title |
Madame d'Epone
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| Note |
Reading ease score: 74.2 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read.
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| Credits |
Laurent Vogel (This book was produced from scanned images of public domain material from the Google Books project.)
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| Summary |
"Madame d'Épone" by Brada is a novel written in the late 19th century. The story revolves around Valentine d'Épone, a woman grappling with the emotional aftermath of her husband's abandonment, as she dedicates her life to her daughter, Berthe. The narrative explores themes of love, familial bonds, and the societal expectations placed on women during that era. The opening of the novel introduces us to Madame d'Épone as she arrives at the home of her daughter and son-in-law, filled with joy but shadowed by her past heartbreak. The passage delves into her history and the sacrifices she has made for her daughter's happiness, revealing her resolute spirit following her husband's desertion many years prior. As we learn about her relationships, particularly with her mother and the challenges of navigating her new life within a changing social landscape, we begin to see the complex interplay of love, hope, and the pressure of society's norms that will likely shape the unfolding narrative. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Language |
French |
| LoC Class |
PQ: Language and Literatures: Romance literatures: French, Italian, Spanish, Portuguese
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| Subject |
French fiction -- 20th century
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| Category |
Text |
| EBook-No. |
64853 |
| Release Date |
Mar 18, 2021 |
| Copyright Status |
Public domain in the USA. |
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