Mon frère Yves by Pierre Loti

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Author Loti, Pierre, 1850-1923
Title Mon frère Yves
Note Reading ease score: 75.6 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read.
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Summary "Mon frère Yves" by Pierre Loti is a novel written in the late 19th century. This work tells the poignant story of Yves Kermadec, a young Breton man who serves as a sailor in the French Navy, navigating his complex emotions and tumultuous life as he returns to his homeland after years at sea. The book explores themes of identity, belonging, and the struggles of a life intertwined with the ocean. The opening of the novel introduces the reader to Yves through the description of his sailor's booklet, detailing his birth and career as a mariner. It vividly paints a picture of his childhood in Saint-Pol-de-Léon and hints at the deep sense of melancholy that accompanies his return to Brittany. As Yves prepares to reenter his childhood world, he is burdened with the realities of his past, including his mother’s rejection by the local clergy during his baptism. The narrative also foreshadows his struggles with life on land, especially the temptation to indulge in the same vices that have plagued him during his life at sea. Through these opening passages, readers are drawn into Yves' emotional landscape, setting the stage for a deeper exploration of his character and experiences. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Language French
LoC Class PQ: Language and Literatures: Romance literatures: French, Italian, Spanish, Portuguese
Subject Brittany (France) -- Fiction
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