Serge Panine — Volume 01 by Georges Ohnet
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"Serge Panine — Volume 01" by Georges Ohnet is a novel written during the late 19th century. This work delves into the complexities of relationships and social dynamics within the bourgeoisie, focusing on the influential character Madame Desvarennes, a powerful businesswoman running a successful flour company in France, and her relationships with her husband, adopted daughter Jeanne, and betrothed daughter Micheline. The opening of the novel introduces Madame Desvarennes, who has risen
from humble beginnings to become a formidable businesswoman in Paris. As she grapples with her yearning for a child amidst her soaring success, we learn about her husband Michel's quiet dissatisfaction and the family's dynamics, including their adopted daughter Jeanne. The narrative hints at tensions when Pierre Delarue, a young man with a close connection to the family, returns from abroad possibly to reclaim his place in Micheline's heart, setting the stage for a conflict influenced by romance and ambition. The chapter establishes a vivid backdrop of social ambition and personal desire that promises a rich exploration of character and emotional depth as the plot unfolds. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Author | Ohnet, Georges, 1848-1918 |
|---|---|
| Title | Serge Panine — Volume 01 |
| Note | Wikipedia page about this book: en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Serge_Panine_(novel) |
| Credits | This etext was produced by David Widger |
| Reading Level | Reading ease score: 72.7 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read. |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | PQ: Language and Literatures: Romance literatures: French, Italian, Spanish, Portuguese |
| Subject | Paris (France) -- Fiction |
| Subject | French fiction -- Translations into English |
| Category | Text |
| eBook-No. | 3914 |
| Release Date | Apr 1, 2003 |
| Last Update | Jan 9, 2021 |
| Copyright | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 312 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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