Suzanne Normis: Roman d'un père by Henry Gréville
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"SUZANNE NORMIS: ROMAN D'UN PÈRE" by Henry Gréville is a novel written in the late 19th century. The story begins with the narrator, a distraught husband and father, grappling with the impending loss of his beloved wife, Marie, who is gravely ill after enduring a long illness while caring for their daughter, Suzanne. The narrative explores themes of love, sacrifice, and parenthood as the protagonist navigates the challenges of raising his daughter
alone, contrasting maternal devotion with the harsh realities of grief. The opening of the novel presents a poignant scene where the doctor informs the narrator of his wife's critical condition. As Marie lies in bed, weakened but still filled with love, she expresses her wishes for their daughter, Suzanne, who is just a toddler. The interaction highlights the deep bond between the couple and the sacrifices made for their child. The emotional weight of the moment crescendos as Marie proposes that Suzanne should sleep beside her mother until she is old enough for independence. As the father promises to protect and ensure the happiness of his daughter, he must face the imminent loss of his wife, setting the stage for the heart-wrenching struggles and poignant moments of love that will unfold as the story progresses. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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About this eBook
| Author | Gréville, Henry, 1842-1902 |
|---|---|
| Title | Suzanne Normis: Roman d'un père |
| Credits | Produced by Rénald Lévesque |
| Reading Level | Reading ease score: 80.0 (6th grade). 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. | 24305 |
| ISBN (HTML) | 979-8-238-24305-4 |
| Release Date | Jan 15, 2008 |
| Copyright | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 337 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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