Suzanne et le Pacifique by Jean Giraudoux
"Suzanne et le Pacifique" by Jean Giraudoux is a novel written in the early 20th century. The story revolves around a young woman named Suzanne, who at the age of eighteen, is depicted in a tranquil, idyllic town in the Limousin region of France, observing the vivid life around her. As the narrative unfolds, themes of youth, friendship, and the pull of adventure emerge as Suzanne grapples with the new possibilities broughtabout by an unexpected letter from Australia. The opening of the novel introduces readers to the serene atmosphere of Suzanne's life in Bellac, where she enjoys daily rural joys alongside her friends. Delicate details illustrate the contrast between the vibrant sounds of town life and the calming silence of the countryside. As she engages with her close friends, each characterized by unique temperaments and quirks, Suzanne reflects on their shared experiences and the impending changes signaled by her upcoming journey, triggered by her winning a contest. This exploration of friendship, identity, and the excitement of new horizons sets the tone for the adventures that await her as she departs from her familiar world. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Author | Giraudoux, Jean, 1882-1944 |
|---|---|
| LoC No. | 43019742 |
| Title | Suzanne et le Pacifique |
| Note | Reading ease score: 71.2 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read. |
| Note | Wikipedia page about this book: https://fr.wikipedia.org/wiki/Suzanne_et_le_Pacifique |
| Credits | Produced by Laurent Vogel 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 | Pacific Ocean -- Fiction |
| Subject | French fiction -- 20th century |
| Category | Text |
| EBook-No. | 61664 |
| Release Date | Mar 23, 2020 |
| Copyright Status | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 235 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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