El Manuscrito de mi madre by Alix de Lamartine

"El Manuscrito de mi madre" by Alix de Lamartine is a personal narrative written in the early 20th century. The text appears to focus on the reflections and writings of the author's mother, offering a glimpse into her life, values, and experiences amidst historical upheaval. The primary character is Alicia de Roys, the author’s mother, whose profound dedication to family and her evolving identity during the tumultuous times in France is central to the work. The opening of this manuscript sets a tone of mourning and remembrance, as the narrator, on the Day of the Dead, reflects on the loss of his mother, buried nearby. He wanders through the familiar landscapes of his childhood, filled with memories of family and connection to the past. These reflections are intertwined with nature, emphasizing the beauty and sorrow of the changing seasons, as well as the inevitability of loss. The narrator struggles between the present's distractions and the deep emotional ties to those who have passed, setting the stage for a heartfelt exploration of familial bonds and individual legacy. (This is an automatically generated summary.)

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Author Lamartine, Alix de, 1766-1829
Commentator Lamartine, Alphonse de, 1790-1869
Title El Manuscrito de mi madre
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Credits Produced by Chuck Greif and the Online Distributed
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Reading Level Reading ease score: 47.3 (College-level). Difficult to read.
Language Spanish
LoC Class PQ: Language and Literatures: Romance literatures: French, Italian, Spanish, Portuguese
Subject France -- Social life and customs -- 19th century
Subject Lamartine, Alix de, 1766-1829 -- Diaries
Category Text
eBook-No. 29301
Release Date
Copyright Public domain in the USA.
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