Dominique by Eugène Fromentin
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"Dominique" by Eugène Fromentin is a novel written in the mid-19th century. The story centers around the life of Dominique, a gentle but complex character navigating his existence away from the limelight he once craved. Initially portrayed as a humble country gentleman, he embodies the themes of resignation, reflection, and the search for personal fulfillment within the confines of provincial life. At the start of the novel, we are introduced to Dominique
through the eyes of a narrator reflecting on his life. He presents himself as a man who has chosen a simple life in the countryside, having seemingly made peace with his former ambitions and failures, which he refers to as his withdrawal into obscurity. The opening passages depict encounters between Dominique and the narrator, illustrating his solitary lifestyle and connections to the land. As the story unfolds, we witness a contrast between his past aspirations and his current contentment hidden beneath a layer of melancholy, hinting at deeper emotional currents that shape his identity. The narrative progresses with a blend of pastoral imagery and introspective dialogue, setting the stage for an exploration of themes such as identity, legacy, and the passage of time. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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About this eBook
| Author | Fromentin, Eugène, 1820-1876 |
|---|---|
| Title | Dominique |
| Credits |
Produced by Chuck Greif and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images available at the Bibliothèque nationale de France (BnF/Gallica) at gallica.bnf.fr) |
| Reading Level | Reading ease score: 74.9 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read. |
| Language | French |
| LoC Class | PQ: Language and Literatures: Romance literatures: French, Italian, Spanish, Portuguese |
| Subject | Love stories |
| Subject | Friendship -- Fiction |
| Category | Text |
| eBook-No. | 33808 |
| ISBN (HTML) | 979-8-238-33808-8 |
| Release Date | Sep 24, 2010 |
| Copyright | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 609 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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