Midi à quatorze heures by Alphonse Karr

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Author Karr, Alphonse, 1808-1890
Title Midi à quatorze heures
Histoire d'un voisin—Voyage dans Paris—Une visite à l'Arsenal—Un homme et une femme
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Summary "Midi à quatorze heures" by Alphonse Karr is a fictional narrative written in the mid-19th century. The story revolves around Roger, a once-successful writer who has retreated to a quiet life in Honfleur with his wife, Marthe. The novel explores themes of ennui, love, and emotional isolation as Roger finds himself increasingly disconnected from his wife and drawn into a correspondence with a mysterious woman referred to as "MMM." The opening of the work sets the scene in the charming town of Honfleur, providing vivid descriptions of the surroundings and introducing the protagonist, Roger. As the narrative unfolds, Roger is depicted as a man grappling with his past successes and current dissatisfaction with domestic life, feeling an emotional void that Marthe cannot fill. In his search for inspiration and connection, he begins to correspond with an unknown woman, whose words reignite feelings of passion and longing within him. The text cleverly juxtaposes Roger's external lifestyle—a quiet, uneventful life in a quaint cottage—with his internal struggles, creating a compelling narrative that hints at deeper emotional and romantic conflicts. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Language French
LoC Class PQ: Language and Literatures: Romance literatures: French, Italian, Spanish, Portuguese
Subject French literature -- 19th century
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EBook-No. 40707
Release Date
Most Recently Updated Jan 25, 2021
Copyright Status Public domain in the USA.
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