La Femme de Paul by Guy de Maupassant
"La Femme de Paul" by Guy de Maupassant is a novel written in the late 19th century. This story delves into themes of love, jealousy, and social class through the lives of its central characters, particularly Paul and Madeleine, as they navigate their relationship amidst the backdrop of a lively café scene. The narrative unfolds in an environment that captures both the vibrancy and the underlying tensions of Parisian society. The openingof the novel introduces us to a bustling restaurant where Paul, a young man from a respectable background, is seen interacting affectionately with his lover, Madeleine. Their experiences convey a complex dynamic between public display and private affections, filled with burgeoning social tensions. As they enjoy a day by the river and encounter a group of women known for their scandalous reputation, Paul is overwhelmed by jealousy and insecurity regarding Madeleine's interactions with them. The scene sets the stage for the exploration of their tumultuous relationship, hinting at the emotions and conflicts that will drive the narrative forward. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Author | Maupassant, Guy de, 1850-1893 |
|---|---|
| Title | La Femme de Paul |
| Note | Wikipedia page about this book: https://fr.wikipedia.org/wiki/La_Femme_de_Paul |
| Note | Reading ease score: 80.3 (6th grade). Easy to read. |
| Credits | Produced by Hélène de Mink, Chuck Greif and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at https://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by the Bibliothèque nationale de France (BnF/Gallica) at http://gallica.bnf.fr) |
| Language | French |
| LoC Class | PQ: Language and Literatures: Romance literatures: French, Italian, Spanish, Portuguese |
| Subject | French fiction -- 19th century |
| Category | Text |
| EBook-No. | 30587 |
| Release Date | Dec 2, 2009 |
| Most Recently Updated | Jan 5, 2021 |
| Copyright Status | Public domain in the USA. |
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