La sirène: Souvenir de Capri by Gustave Toudouze
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"La sirène: Souvenir de Capri" by Gustave Toudouze is a novel written in the late 19th century. The story revolves around two young Frenchmen, Paul Maresmes and Julien Danoux, as they embark on a journey to the picturesque island of Capri, where they encounter beauty, history, and the enigmatic figure of a young woman named Giovanna, who is rumored to have ties to the mythical Sirens. The book explores themes of artistry,
love, and the seductive allure of nature. At the start of the novel, the vibrant setting of Naples comes to life as the city awakens in the golden morning light. The two main characters, Paul and Julien, make their way to the harbor, filled with excitement for their imminent voyage to Capri. The text vividly describes the bustling atmosphere of the city, characterized by lively interactions between locals and tourists. Once aboard the boat, the narrative shifts to the beauty of the sea, gradually introducing the phenomenon of the Sirens as they gaze at the enchanting landscape. As they reach Capri, the duo's fascination grows, which is further intensified by their meeting with the captivating Giovanna, who sparks Paul's imagination and deepens their adventure into a narrative laced with mystery and romance. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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About this eBook
| Author | Toudouze, Gustave, 1847-1904 |
|---|---|
| Title | La sirène: Souvenir de Capri |
| Credits | Produced by Carlo Traverso, Massimo Blasi and the Online Distributed Proofreaders Europe at dp.rastko.net. This file was produced from images generously made available by the Bibliothèque nationale de France (BnF/Gallica) |
| Reading Level | Reading ease score: 73.6 (7th grade). Fairly 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. | 17264 |
| ISBN (HTML) | 979-8-238-17264-4 |
| Release Date | Dec 9, 2005 |
| Last Update | Dec 13, 2020 |
| Copyright | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 356 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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