Au bord du lac by Émile Souvestre
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"Au bord du lac" by Émile Souvestre is a novel written in the mid-19th century. The narrative opens with reflections on the impact of history, as the author contemplates the remnants of past civilizations and how they intertwine with the present. The story then shifts focus to the experiences of a mother named Norva and her young son, Arvins, who find themselves among a group of Celtic prisoners paraded through Rome after
their defeat. This tale captures themes of suffering, resilience, and the societal dynamics between masters and slaves against the backdrop of Roman conquest. At the start of this work, the author presents the plight of Norva and Arvins, emphasizing their emotional struggle as they are part of a larger group of Celts captured during a military campaign. Norva's fierce determination to protect her son is evident, while Arvins mirrors her silent strength despite the dire circumstances they face. As prisoner slaves, they endure the chaos and cruelty of their situation, marked for sale in a hub of Roman indulgence. The initial chapters set the stage for a deeper exploration of themes like the pursuit of freedom, the bond between mother and child, and the historical context of servitude in ancient Rome, which is likely to resonate with readers interested in societal reflections and character-driven narratives. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Author | Souvestre, Émile, 1806-1854 |
|---|---|
| Title |
Au bord du lac L'Esclave, le Serf, le Chevrier de Lorraine, l'Apprenti |
| Credits |
Produced by Laurent Vogel and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at www.pgdp.net (This book was produced from scanned images of public domain material from the Google Print project.) |
| Reading Level | Reading ease score: 77.2 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read. |
| Language | French |
| LoC Class | PQ: Language and Literatures: Romance literatures: French, Italian, Spanish, Portuguese |
| Subject | Short stories, French |
| Subject | French fiction -- 19th century |
| Category | Text |
| eBook-No. | 27644 |
| ISBN (HTML) | 979-8-238-27644-1 |
| Release Date | Dec 28, 2008 |
| Last Update | Jan 8, 2020 |
| Copyright | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 955 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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