Bijou by Gyp
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"Bijou" by Gyp is a novel written in the late 19th century. The story centers around a young woman named Denyse, nicknamed Bijou, who is portrayed as charming and enchanting, captivating those around her, including various male admirers. The characters are embedded in a social setting that explores themes of love, relationships, and the dynamics of family and social expectations. The opening portion of "Bijou" introduces us to the domestic life surrounding
Bijou and her family members. Bijou's relatives engage in lively conversation, teasing and discussing her beauty and appeal, especially in connection to their male acquaintances, including her cousin Jean and the tutor M. Giraud. As the family jokes and comments on their lives, Bijou, adorned with flowers, stands out as a source of joy and lightness. The family dynamics and dialogues set the stage for exploring Bijou's character and the romantic tensions that arise from her interactions with the men in her life. The tone is light and conversational, suggesting an examination of societal norms and personal desires. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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About this eBook
| Author | Gyp, 1849-1932 |
|---|---|
| Translator | Hallard, Alys |
| Title | Bijou |
| Credits |
Produced by Fritz Ohrenschall, JoAnn Greenwood and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at www.pgdp.net |
| Reading Level | Reading ease score: 81.6 (6th grade). Easy to read. |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | PQ: Language and Literatures: Romance literatures: French, Italian, Spanish, Portuguese |
| Subject | Fiction |
| Category | Text |
| eBook-No. | 36199 |
| ISBN (HTML) | 979-8-238-36199-4 |
| Release Date | May 23, 2011 |
| Copyright | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 411 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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