| Author |
Rolland, Romain, 1866-1944 |
| Translator |
Cannan, Gilbert, 1884-1955 |
| Title |
Jean-Christophe Journey's End
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| Note |
Wikipedia page about this book: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jean-Christophe
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| Note |
Reading ease score: 80.1 (6th grade). Easy to read.
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| Contents |
Love and Friendship -- The Burning Bush -- The New Dawn.
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| Credits |
Produced by Charles Aldarondo, Tiffany Vergon, Juliet Sutherland, Charles Franks and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team
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| Summary |
"Jean-Christophe Journey's End" by Romain Rolland is a novel likely written in the early 20th century. This text is a continuation of the epic exploration of music, love, and friendship through the life of the protagonist, Jean-Christophe Krafft, a passionate musician navigating the trials and tribulations of his artistic career and personal relationships in a complex social landscape. The narrative delves into the struggles of creativity, the influence of fame, and the intricacies of human connections, highlighting the dynamics between Christophe and his friends, particularly Olivier and their experiences amidst the backdrop of Parisian society. The opening of the story introduces readers to the financial hardships faced by Christophe and Olivier as they attempt to establish themselves as artists. Amidst moments of hunger and exhaustion, the scene unfolds with a humorous yet chaotic encounter as journalists invade Christophe's privacy, mistaking his slumber for a moment of genius. This unexpected attention swiftly spirals into newfound fame, complicating their existence as Olivier wrestles with guilt over propelling Christophe into the spotlight. Their friendship and the weight of public expectation create a tension that drives the plot forward, setting the stage for the evolving relationships and emotional stakes that will unfold as they navigate the challenges of love, ambition, and artistic identity. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Language |
English |
| LoC Class |
PQ: Language and Literatures: Romance literatures: French, Italian, Spanish, Portuguese
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| Subject |
Psychological fiction
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| Subject |
Composers -- Fiction
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| Subject |
Europe -- Fiction
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| Subject |
Epic literature
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| Subject |
French fiction -- Translations into English
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| Subject |
Musicians -- Fiction
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| Category |
Text |
| EBook-No. |
7967 |
| Release Date |
Apr 1, 2005 |
| Most Recently Updated |
Dec 31, 2020 |
| Copyright Status |
Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads |
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