The awakening by Henry Bordeaux

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Author Bordeaux, Henry, 1870-1963
Translator Davis, Ruth Helen
LoC No. 14019165
Uniform Title Les yeux qui s'ouvrent. English
Title The awakening
Original Publication United States: Dutton, 1914.
Note Reading ease score: 73.2 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read.
Credits Laura Natal Rodrigues (Images generously made available by Hathi Trust Digital Library.)
Summary "The Awakening" by Henry Bordeaux is a novel written in the early 20th century. The narrative centers around Elizabeth Molay-Norrois and her tumultuous marriage to Albert Derize, a renowned historian. The story unfolds as Elizabeth seeks divorce after discovering her husband's infidelity, revealing the complexities of personal relationships and societal expectations surrounding love and marriage. The opening of the novel presents the initial steps of the divorce proceedings for Elizabeth and Albert Derize. As the legal petition is drafted in a law office in Grenoble, a cast of supporting characters—including clerks and lawyers—discuss the scandal surrounding the case. This scene sets the tone for the exploration of themes such as betrayal, societal judgment, and the struggle for personal autonomy. The narrative introduces Elizabeth's character, her imposing family background, and hints at her internal conflicts regarding her husband's unfaithfulness, thereby laying the groundwork for the emotional turmoil she will face as the separation process unfolds. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Language English
LoC Class PQ: Language and Literatures: Romance literatures: French, Italian, Spanish, Portuguese
Subject French fiction -- Translations into English
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