| Author |
Dumas, Alexandre, 1802-1870 |
| Title |
Pauline et Pascal Bruno
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| Original Publication |
Paris: Michel Lévy frères, 1848.
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| Note |
Reading ease score: 71.0 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read.
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| Contents |
Pauline -- Murat -- Pascal Bruno.
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| Credits |
Claudine Corbasson and the online Distributed Proofreaders Canada team at http://www.pgdpcanada.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive/Canadian Libraries.)
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| Summary |
"Pauline et Pascal Bruno" by Alexandre Dumas is a novel written in the mid-19th century. The tale unfolds various intertwined lives, prominently featuring Alfred de Nerval and the mysterious Pauline, exploring themes of love, tragedy, and social intrigue against a backdrop of scenic European settings. The story promises to delve into the complexities of relationships, particularly the shadows of the past and how they affect the present. At the start of the novel, the narrator recounts encounters with Alfred de Nerval and a woman named Pauline, who is shrouded in mystery and suffering. The settings transition from a small gathering in a fencing salon to the picturesque landscapes of Switzerland and Italy, where fleeting, bittersweet memories of Pauline emerge. As the narrative unfolds, Alfred's growing concern for Pauline deepens, leading to an urgent quest to uncover the truth behind her plight and the secrets surrounding her, hinted at by a series of tragic events and ominous encounters. (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 -- 19th century
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| Category |
Text |
| EBook-No. |
71510 |
| Release Date |
Aug 28, 2023 |
| Copyright Status |
Public domain in the USA. |
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