Summer by Romain Rolland
"Summer" by Romain Rolland is a novel written in the early 20th century. This volume is the second installment of a larger work titled "The Soul Enchanted," continuing the story of the main characters, Annette and her sister Sylvie. The narrative primarily explores themes of motherhood, personal freedom, and societal expectations as it unfolds against the backdrop of a transformative summer for Annette. The opening of "Summer" introduces readers to Annette, whois in a drowsy, content state as she anticipates the arrival of her child. The serene atmosphere of her room stands in stark contrast to the bustling energy of Paris outside during the summer of 1900. As her sister Sylvie visits, they engage in a spirited dialogue about Annette’s choice to embrace motherhood without marriage, highlighting her defiance of societal norms. Annette's happiness is tenacious yet fraught with underlying tensions as she grapples with complex feelings about love, freedom, and the burdens of motherhood, setting the stage for the emotional journey that follows. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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About this eBook
| Author | Rolland, Romain, 1866-1944 |
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| Translator | Brooks, Eleanor Stimson |
| Translator | Brooks, Van Wyck, 1886-1963 |
| LoC No. | 25018060 |
| Uniform Title | L'été. English |
| Title | Summer |
| Series Title | The soul enchanted. II |
| Note | Reading ease score: 82.8 (6th grade). Easy to read. |
| Credits | Laura Natal Rodrigues |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | PQ: Language and Literatures: Romance literatures: French, Italian, Spanish, Portuguese |
| Subject | French fiction -- 20th century -- Translations into English |
| Category | Text |
| EBook-No. | 66882 |
| Release Date | Dec 4, 2021 |
| Copyright Status | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 125 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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