Jean de Thommeray; Le colonel Evrard by Jules Sandeau
"Jean de Thommeray; Le Colonel Evrard" by Jules Sandeau is a novel written in the late 19th century. It delves into themes of youth, ideals, and the contrasts between the simplicity of rural life and the complexities of urban existence, primarily through the story of the titular character, Jean de Thommeray. As the narrative unfolds, we are introduced to the protagonist's journey from a sheltered upbringing in the tranquil countryside to thebustling world of Parisian society. The opening portion of the novel introduces us to Jean de Thommeray as a promising young man, full of dreams and literary aspirations, who is initially accompanied by his father, M. de Thommeray. As they explore their shared past and family history, we see hints of the father's nostalgia for a bygone era filled with literary glamour and youthful passion. Jean is framed as a delicate and thoughtful individual, contrasting with his more boisterous brothers. The conversation hints at familial bonds yet to be tested by the inevitable challenges of the world outside their idyllic setting. The text establishes a sense of longing for the ideals of youth while foreshadowing the trials that will lead to Jean's eventual departure for Paris. This early glimpse hints at deep emotional currents that will play out as the story progresses. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Author | Sandeau, Jules, 1811-1883 |
|---|---|
| LoC No. | 12031057 |
| Title | Jean de Thommeray; Le colonel Evrard |
| Note | Reading ease score: 79.0 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read. |
| Credits | Produced by Clarity, Hans Pieterse and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at https://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive/American Libraries.) |
| Language | French |
| LoC Class | PQ: Language and Literatures: Romance literatures: French, Italian, Spanish, Portuguese |
| Subject | French fiction -- 19th century |
| Category | Text |
| EBook-No. | 62960 |
| Release Date | Aug 17, 2020 |
| Copyright Status | Public domain in the USA. |
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