Nas Cinzas by Eugène Berthoud
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"Nas Cinzas" by Eugène Berthoud is a novel likely written in the late 19th century. The story centers around André Sauvain, an aspiring young painter living in Paris, whose life takes an unexpected turn upon encountering a beautiful neighbor, Rosa Germinal, and interacting with her peculiar father, the enigmatic Germinal. The narrative explores themes of love, aspiration, and the struggles faced by artists in a world that often overlooks their talents and
hardships. The opening of the novel introduces us to André Sauvain, a struggling painter who lives in a cramped and dimly lit studio. He is engulfed by his melancholic thoughts and artistic ambitions until he catches a glimpse of Rosa, the charming daughter of his reclusive neighbor, Germinal, who captures his heart instantly. As André grapples with the intense emotions stirred by Rosa's presence, he reflects on his solitary life and the burdens of poverty. The narrative also introduces a hungry stranger, Pedro Toucard, who intersects André's life, adding a layer of complexity as it hints at the intertwining fates of these characters against the backdrop of Parisian life. The tension between André's dreams and the grim realities of his existence becomes palpable as he embarks on a path that promises both love and struggle. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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About this eBook
| Author | Berthoud, Eugène, 1828?-1872 |
|---|---|
| Translator | Melo, Augusto Ernesto de Castilho e |
| Title | Nas Cinzas |
| Credits | Produced by M. Silva |
| Reading Level | Reading ease score: 57.8 (10th to 12th grade). Somewhat difficult to read. |
| Language | Portuguese |
| LoC Class | PQ: Language and Literatures: Romance literatures: French, Italian, Spanish, Portuguese |
| Subject | Fiction |
| Category | Text |
| eBook-No. | 30543 |
| Release Date | Nov 25, 2009 |
| Last Update | Jan 5, 2021 |
| Copyright | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 265 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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