La meilleure part by Léon de Tinseau
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"La meilleure part" by Léon de Tinseau is a novel written in the late 19th century. The story revolves around Guy de Vieuvicq, a young nobleman navigating his tumultuous life marked by family tragedy, financial ruin, and his enduring love for his childhood friend, Jeanne de Cormeuilles. The narrative delves into themes of social class, love, and the contrasts between childhood innocence and the harsh realities of adulthood. The opening of the
novel introduces us to Guy de Vieuvicq, who is being tutored by the serious Monsieur Perraudin in a castle study. The young boy’s sharp wit comes to light during a lesson on translating Terenzian texts, showcasing his mischievous spirit. Shortly after, he is interrupted by the kind voice of Jeanne, a young girl who cherishes their friendship and compels him to join her for play and snacks. Their bond is established through playful dialogue as they navigate their early experiences together. The narrative quickly shifts from their innocent interactions to a deeper exploration of their families' dynamics and the shadows of loss that linger over them. As we delve further, we see glimpses of Guy's larger journey through education, heartbreak, and the quest for identity amidst societal upheavals. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Author | Tinseau, Léon de, 1844-1921 |
|---|---|
| Title | La meilleure part |
| Original Publication | France: Calmann-Lévy, 1891. |
| Credits | Laurent Vogel and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at www.pgdp.net (This book was produced from images made available by the HathiTrust Digital Library.) |
| Reading Level | Reading ease score: 83.0 (6th grade). Easy to read. |
| Language | French |
| LoC Class | PQ: Language and Literatures: Romance literatures: French, Italian, Spanish, Portuguese |
| Subject | French fiction -- 19th century |
| Category | Text |
| eBook-No. | 70241 |
| Release Date | Mar 8, 2023 |
| Copyright | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 203 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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