| Author |
Aicard, Jean, 1848-1921 |
| Title |
L'Été à l'ombre
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| Original Publication |
France: Ernest Flammarion,1895.
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| Contents |
La Vierge pâle -- Pietà -- Mensonge de chien -- Coup de fusil d'un Corse -- Les Esprits frappeurs -- Horrible nuit -- La Noël de grand-père -- La Noël du Petit Zan -- Le Roman comique en miniature -- Tiste le tambour-major -- Le Régiment qui passe -- Le Chef-d'œuvre -- Toute une vie -- L'Immortelle -- Les Étrennes du père Zidore -- La Lettre -- Le Retour des cloches -- Quinze août et quatorze Juillet -- Les Deux Étameurs -- Le Vase d'argile.
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| Credits |
Véronique Le Bris, Laurent Vogel and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at https://www.pgdp.net (This book was produced from images made available by the HathiTrust Digital Library.)
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| Summary |
"L'Été à l'ombre" by Jean Aicard is a collection of short stories written in the late 19th century. The book likely captures the essence of summer and its associated memories, intertwining the beauty of nature with human experiences and emotions. The narrative hints at characters rooted in deeper relationships, particularly focusing on Jacques, a naval officer, and his love for Yvonne, a delicate figure with a mysterious allure. The opening portion introduces us to Jacques Kardec, characterized as a strong and spirited lieutenant, deeply in love with the ethereal Yvonne. The story sets the stage for their budding romance, exploring themes of youthful passion and the conflict between social expectations and personal desires. Jacques's mother disapproves of Yvonne, seeing her as unsuitable, yet Jacques's resolve to marry her highlights the intensity of his feelings. As the narrative unfolds, it hints at complications that arise from their love, portraying both the joy and the societal pressures they must navigate in their relationship. (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 |
Short stories, French
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| Subject |
French fiction -- 19th century
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| Category |
Text |
| EBook-No. |
69770 |
| Release Date |
Jan 11, 2023 |
| Copyright Status |
Public domain in the USA. |
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