Le Diable amoureux; L'Honneur perdu et recouvré; Rachel ou la belle juive
"Le Diable amoureux; L'Honneur perdu et recouvré; Rachel ou la belle juive" by Jacques Cazotte is a collection of fantastical narratives written in the mid-18th century. The book includes a blend of magical realism and social commentary, primarily focused on themes of love, desire, and the supernatural. The first tale introduces the character Alvare, a young captain in Naples, who becomes embroiled in mystical encounters that blur the lines between reality andfantasy. The opening of the collection presents Alvare engaging in discussions with companions about the cabala and magic. He displays an eagerness to learn from a mysterious figure known as Soberano, who entices him into the world of spirits and the occult. Following a fateful decision to invoke a spirit, Alvare experiences a terrifying vision, leading to his eventual association with a spirit named Biondetta. As the narrative unfolds, Alvare’s growing fascination with Biondetta intertwines with a journey marked by enchantment, danger, and moral dilemmas, setting the stage for further exploration of the complexities of love and fate. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Author | Cazotte, Jacques, 1719-1792 |
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| Title | Le Diable amoureux; L'Honneur perdu et recouvré; Rachel ou la belle juive |
| Note | Reading ease score: 77.0 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read. |
| Credits | Produced by Chuck Greif and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at DP Europe (http://dp.rastko.net) |
| Language | French |
| LoC Class | PQ: Language and Literatures: Romance literatures: French, Italian, Spanish, Portuguese |
| Subject | French fiction -- 18th century |
| Category | Text |
| EBook-No. | 23289 |
| Release Date | Nov 2, 2007 |
| Copyright Status | Public domain in the USA. |
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