Un Cadet de Famille, v. 1/3 by Edward John Trelawny
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"Un Cadet de Famille, v. 1/3" by Edward John Trelawny is a novel likely written in the mid-19th century. The narrative follows the turbulent early life of a young man who, despite being born into a family with a proud heritage, faces numerous trials and tribulations, particularly due to his father's strict and harsh demeanor. Central to the story are the protagonist and his younger brother, who navigate the complexities of family
expectations, societal pressures, and personal desires. The opening of the work sets the stage for the protagonist's life story, beginning with his dismal entry into the world, which is marked by immediate societal rejection as he is seen almost as a vagabond. The narrative recounts his father's past – a gallant yet unfaithful character whose choices lead to financial ruin and emotional turmoil for the family. As the boy reflects on his early years, the reader learns about the oppressive household rules imposed by his father, the absence of maternal affection, and the resulting rebellion against authority that shapes his character. His experiences at home, particularly the severe educational regimen and familial discord, foreshadow a life defined by struggle and a quest for identity amidst the confines of a restrictive upbringing. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Author | Trelawny, Edward John, 1792-1881 |
|---|---|
| Editor | Dumas, Alexandre, 1802-1870 |
| Translator | Perceval, Victor, 1835-1887 |
| Title | Un Cadet de Famille, v. 1/3 |
| Note | Translation of "The adventures of a younger son," part 1. |
| Credits |
Produced by Laurent Vogel, Valérie Leduc and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at www.pgdp.net (This book was produced from scanned images of public domain material from the Google Print project.) |
| Reading Level | Reading ease score: 63.6 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read. |
| Language | French |
| LoC Class | PR: Language and Literatures: English literature |
| Subject | Adventure stories |
| Subject | English fiction -- Translations into French |
| Category | Text |
| eBook-No. | 38400 |
| Release Date | Dec 24, 2011 |
| Last Update | Apr 28, 2012 |
| Copyright | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 335 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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