Voyages et Avantures de Jaques Massé by Simon Tyssot de Patot
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"Voyages et Aventures de Jaques Massé" by Simon Tyssot de Patot is a fictional narrative written in the early 18th century. The book chronicles the life and travels of the protagonist, Jaques Massé, who embarks on an adventurous journey filled with philosophical reflections and encounters with various cultures. The narrative appears to intertwine adventure and a quest for knowledge, hinting at a mix of realism and romantic elements. The opening of the
literary work introduces readers to Jaques Massé, whose life is dramatically altered by the death of his father, a captain at sea. Following this tragedy, his mother encourages him to pursue a profession in surgery and embark on maritime adventures. We learn about his initial studies, his fervent curiosity about the world, and the sorrowful circumstances that push him into the life of a voyager. As he transitions into the world of surgery and explorations, we get glimpses of his philosophical musings, his interactions with his mentors, and a foreshadowing of the trials he will soon face at sea. The narrative sets the stage for an exploration of both external adventures and internal conflicts, inviting readers to follow Massé on his journey of discovery. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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About this eBook
| Author | Tyssot de Patot, Simon, 1655-1738 |
|---|---|
| Title | Voyages et Avantures de Jaques Massé |
| Credits | Produced by Anne Dreze, Andrea Ball & Marc D'Hooghe (From images generously made available by Gallica, BnF) |
| Reading Level | Reading ease score: 61.4 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read. |
| Language | French |
| LoC Class | PQ: Language and Literatures: Romance literatures: French, Italian, Spanish, Portuguese |
| Subject | Voyages, Imaginary -- Early works to 1800 |
| Subject | Utopias -- Early works to 1800 |
| Category | Text |
| eBook-No. | 37401 |
| ISBN (HTML) | 979-8-238-37401-7 |
| Release Date | Sep 11, 2011 |
| Last Update | Apr 3, 2024 |
| Copyright | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 414 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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