Fromont and Risler — Volume 4 by Alphonse Daudet
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"Fromont and Risler — Volume 4" by Alphonse Daudet is a novel written during the late 19th century, part of the broader literary tradition reflecting on human emotions, relationships, and social dynamics. It delves into themes of betrayal, personal sacrifice, and the complexities of love as it follows the lives of its central characters, particularly Risler, a devoted employee whose world is turned upside down by the actions of his wife, Sidonie,
and his partner, Georges Fromont. The opening of this volume sets a somber and dramatic tone, outlining the consequences of betrayal and emotional turmoil. Risler, after successfully unveiling his new invention, returns home on a cold night to find the atmosphere heavy with unspoken tensions, marked by a ball occurring in the next room that contrasts sharply with his concerns. As the narrative unfolds, it becomes clear that Georges is suffering a nervous breakdown brought on by guilt and fear of exposure, while Sidonie's actions have led to devastating consequences for Risler. The scene captures the intricate relationships between the characters, introduced amid a backdrop of personal and professional crises that paints a vivid picture of their struggles and the collapsing facade of their once harmonious lives. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Author | Daudet, Alphonse, 1840-1897 |
|---|---|
| Title | Fromont and Risler — Volume 4 |
| Note | Wikipedia page about this book: en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Fromont_and_Risler |
| Credits | This etext was produced by David Widger |
| Reading Level | Reading ease score: 80.0 (6th grade). 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. | 3979 |
| Release Date | Apr 1, 2003 |
| Last Update | Jan 9, 2021 |
| Copyright | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 307 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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