La tour d'amour : roman by Rachilde

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Author Rachilde, 1860-1953
Title La tour d'amour : roman
Original Publication Paris: Mercure de France, 1923.
Credits Laurent Vogel (This book was produced from scanned images of public domain material from the Google Books project.)
Summary "La tour d'amour" by Rachilde is a novel written in the early 20th century. The narrative centers on Jean Maleux, a young man who becomes a lighthouse keeper at the isolated and tumultuous site of Ar-Men, bringing forth themes of isolation, work, and the human condition as he navigates life in this demanding role against nature's forces. At the start of the story, Jean Maleux is introduced as he is formally selected for his position at the Ar-Men lighthouse, a decision based on his apparent potential despite his troubled past. He recalls his nerves and the strict assessments made by the authorities as he prepares for this new chapter in life. The opening details his initial excitement and ignorance about the severe challenges that await him, notably the responsibility of maintaining the beacon while facing the relentless ocean and his eccentric superior, Mathurin Barnabas. The tone sets the stage for an exploration of Jean's inner thoughts and the intricacies of living in solitude while serving at a lighthouse, framing his reflections on existence against the backdrop of the sea's omnipresent chaos. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Language French
LoC Class PQ: Language and Literatures: Romance literatures: French, Italian, Spanish, Portuguese
Subject Lighthouse keepers -- Fiction
Subject French fiction -- 19th century
Subject Necrophilia -- Fiction
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Copyright Status Public domain in the USA.
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