Annette Laïs by Paul Féval
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"Annette Laïs" by Paul Féval is a novel written in the mid-19th century. The story begins with a detailed portrayal of the Kervigné family in Brittany, portraying their wealth, social status, and complex dynamics, particularly focusing on the young protagonist, René de Kervigné, who is on the cusp of leaving for Paris. At the start of the narrative, the reader is introduced to various family members, including René's well-to-do father and nonchalant
mother, as well as the eccentricities of Uncle Bélébon and the differing opinions of his aunts on family matters. This familial gathering serves as a backdrop for discussions about wealth, expectations, and societal roles, with René caught between familial loyalty and the pressure of what lies ahead. The opening sets the stage for René's transition from his comfortable provincial life to the uncertainties of Paris, filled with both opportunities and challenges, as he grapples with his identity and aspirations amidst the eccentricities and expectations of his family. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Author | Féval, Paul, 1817-1887 |
|---|---|
| Title | Annette Laïs |
| Credits |
Produced by Claudine Corbasson, Hélène de Mink, and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive/American Libraries.) |
| Reading Level | Reading ease score: 83.2 (6th grade). Easy to read. |
| Language | French |
| LoC Class | PQ: Language and Literatures: Romance literatures: French, Italian, Spanish, Portuguese |
| Subject | Actresses -- Fiction |
| Subject | Nobility -- France -- Fiction |
| Subject | French fiction -- 19th century |
| Category | Text |
| eBook-No. | 41113 |
| Release Date | Oct 19, 2012 |
| Last Update | Oct 23, 2024 |
| Copyright | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 498 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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