Les Femmes de proie. Mademoiselle Cachemire by Jules Claretie
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"Les Femmes de proie. Mademoiselle Cachemire" by Jules Claretie is a novel written in the late 19th century. The story introduces us to the character Suzanne Labarbade, a beautiful young girl from Samoreau, who faces a life of hardship and mistreatment at home. After a pivotal moment of defiance, she escapes to Paris, seeking freedom and a life full of possibilities beyond her oppressive upbringing. The opening of the novel paints a
stark contrast between the serene rural life Suzanne knows and the vibrant chaos of Paris that she yearns to explore. It begins with a reflective overture, where the narrator observes the socio-political milieu of 19th century Italy before shifting to Suzanne’s troubled home life. We learn about her beauty and her complex relationship with her oppressive family, particularly her cruel stepmother. Driven by the urge for freedom and an innate desire for a more exhilarating life, Suzanne's journey to Paris marks a turning point. In the bustling city, she is filled with hope and opportunity, determined to break free from her past and carve out a new identity for herself. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Author | Claretie, Jules, 1840-1913 |
|---|---|
| Title | Les Femmes de proie. Mademoiselle Cachemire |
| Credits |
Produced by Clarity, Hans Pieterse and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by the Bibliothèque nationale de France (BnF/Gallica) at gallica.bnf.fr) |
| Reading Level | Reading ease score: 84.2 (6th grade). Easy to read. |
| Language | French |
| LoC Class | PQ: Language and Literatures: Romance literatures: French, Italian, Spanish, Portuguese |
| Subject | French fiction -- 19th century |
| Category | Text |
| eBook-No. | 41065 |
| Release Date | Oct 14, 2012 |
| Last Update | Oct 23, 2024 |
| Copyright | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 348 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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