His love story by Marie Van Vorst
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Author | Van Vorst, Marie, 1867-1936 |
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Illustrator | Christy, Howard Chandler, 1873-1952 |
Title | His love story |
Original Publication | New York: Grosset & Dunlap, 1913. |
Credits | Al Haines |
Summary | "His Love Story" by Marie Van Vorst is a novel written in the early 20th century. The narrative centers on Captain de Sabron, a lonely French officer, and his budding relationship with Julia Redmond, an American heiress. The story examines themes of love, companionship, and the poignant struggles of both human and animal characters in the face of separation and duty. The opening of the book introduces Captain de Sabron, reflecting on his solitary life in the provincial town of Tarascon while dealing with the recent death of his terrier, Michette, and the birth of her puppies. He decides to care for one of the puppies, whom he names Pitchouné, out of a sense of empathy for its vulnerability and loneliness. Shortly after, he receives an invitation to dinner at the Château d'Esclignac, where he meets Julia Redmond, the niece of the hostess. Their connection is sparked through shared moments, highlighted by Sabron's growing feelings for Julia as he contemplates the loneliness of his military life and the companionship of Pitchouné. The stage is set for an exploration of love and separation as their paths intertwine. (This is an automatically generated summary.) |
Language | English |
LoC Class | PS: Language and Literatures: American and Canadian literature |
Subject | Dogs -- Fiction |
Subject | Love stories |
Subject | Algeria -- Fiction |
Subject | Heiresses -- Fiction |
Subject | France. Armée -- Officers -- Fiction |
Category | Text |
EBook-No. | 71500 |
Release Date | Aug 27, 2023 |
Copyright Status | Public domain in the USA. |
Downloads | 54 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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