| Author |
Chantepleure, G. (Guy), 1870-1951 |
| Title |
Les ruines en fleur
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| Original Publication |
Paris: Calmann-Lévy, 1913.
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| Note |
Reading ease score: 77.7 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read.
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| Credits |
Laurent Vogel and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at https://www.pgdp.net (This book was produced from scanned images of public domain material from the Google Books project.)
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| Summary |
"Les ruines en fleur" by G. Chantepleure is a novel written in the early 20th century. This romantic tale likely explores themes of love and aspiration as it revolves around the characters of Irène de Champierre, a young girl determined to compose poetry, and Antonin Fargeot, her poetry master who harbors a deep, unrequited love for her. The story begins with Irène seeking help from Antonin as she struggles to find the right words for her composition, leading to a revealing and emotional conversation between the two that establishes their dynamic. The opening of the novel intricately weaves the inner lives of Irène and Antonin, showcasing their intellectual bond formed through poetry and inspiring aspirations. In this initial encounter, Antonin expresses his profound feelings for a woman he believes is beyond his reach, while Irène's curiosity about his writing ambitions reveals her admiration for his talent, setting the stage for a narrative filled with unspoken emotions and societal barriers. As the characters navigate their personal struggles and societal expectations, the complexities of love and aspiration begin to unfold, hinting at the trials they may face as the story progresses. (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. |
72620 |
| Release Date |
Jan 4, 2024 |
| Copyright Status |
Public domain in the USA. |
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