Yan by Jean Rameau
"Yan" by Jean Rameau is a novel written in the late 19th century. The narrative primarily revolves around the main character, Yan du Bignaou, a wealthy and proud farmer from the Gascony region of France. The story explores themes of rural life, the clash between tradition and modernity, and familial relationships in a changing world. The opening of the novel introduces Yan du Bignaou, a vigorous and deeply rooted farmer who embodiesthe spirit of his land. He rides through the countryside, reflecting on his life, hard work, and disdain for the modern influences embodied by Paris. As he returns home, he is struck by a catastrophe involving his son, André, who is injured during the construction of his new house. This tragic event sets off a chain of emotional turmoil for Yan, illustrating his deep attachment to his homeland and his conflicted feelings toward his son’s aspirations. The narrative captures both the physical setting of the land and the internal struggles of a man torn between progress and traditional values. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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About this eBook
| Author | Rameau, Jean, 1859-1942 |
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| Illustrator | Guyon, Maximilienne |
| Title | Yan |
| Note | Reading ease score: 84.2 (6th grade). Easy to read. |
| Credits | Produced by Clarity, Carol Brown, and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://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. | 50655 |
| Release Date | Dec 9, 2015 |
| Copyright Status | Public domain in the USA. |
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