Poignet-d'acier, Ou, Les Chippiouais by H. Emile Chevalier
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"Poignet-d'acier, ou, Les Chippiouais" by H. Émile Chevalier is a novel written in the late 19th century. The story revolves around complex themes of adventure and conflict, exploring the lives of characters such as Alfred Robin, a young man with a seemingly perfect life, and James Mac Carthy, who feels a strong pull towards a more adventurous existence. The narrative begins in a setting that suggests tension and desire for exploration, contrasted
with domestic satisfaction. At the start of the novel, Alfred Robin expresses envy towards his friend James, who is about to embark on an adventure to the wilds of America, while James harbors resentment for his own promising but confined life. Their conversation reveals deeper emotions, particularly James's jealousy over Alfred's happy marriage to Victorine. As the dialogue unfolds, we sense James's internal struggle and latent desires. The opening further introduces Victorine, who faces her own family troubles, setting the stage for conflict ahead. It hints at a developing love triangle, underscored by themes of ambition, jealousy, and the harshness of their environment, framing an intriguing tale of personal desires against the backdrop of wilderness. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Author | Chevalier, H. Emile (Henri Emile), 1828-1879 |
|---|---|
| Title | Poignet-d'acier, Ou, Les Chippiouais |
| Credits | Produced by Rénald Lévesque |
| Reading Level | Reading ease score: 73.9 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read. |
| Language | French |
| LoC Class | PQ: Language and Literatures: Romance literatures: French, Italian, Spanish, Portuguese |
| Subject | Ojibwa Indians -- Fiction |
| Subject | Canada -- History -- 19th century -- Fiction |
| Category | Text |
| eBook-No. | 18672 |
| Release Date | Jun 24, 2006 |
| Copyright | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 289 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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