Picciola by X.-B. Saintine

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Author Saintine, X.-B. (Xavier-Boniface), 1798-1865
Contributor Jacob, P. L., 1806-1884
Title Picciola
Note Reading ease score: 65.0 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read.
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Summary "Picciola" by X.-B. Saintine is a novel written in the mid-19th century. The story revolves around Count Charles Véramont de Charney, who finds himself imprisoned in the fort of Fénestrelle after being accused of conspiracy against the government. The book explores themes of isolation, despair, and the human spirit's search for meaning and connection, particularly through the lens of Charney's relationship with the natural world. The opening of "Picciola" introduces us to Count Charney, a learned and introspective man who grapples with the futility of his previous pursuits in philosophy and politics. Now confined to a sparse cell, he faces the solitude of captivity and the weight of his own thoughts, which reflect his disillusionment with material pleasure and his former intellectual aspirations. As he contemplates his situation, Charney is portrayed as a man caught in an existential struggle, reflecting on both the despair of his current state and the fleeting joys of his past. In this critical moment of reflection, the fate of a flower, Picciola, emerges as a potential source of hope and beauty in his bleak existence, setting the stage for a deeper exploration of his character and the significance of this simple yet profound relationship. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Language French
LoC Class PQ: Language and Literatures: Romance literatures: French, Italian, Spanish, Portuguese
Subject Prisoners -- Fiction
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EBook-No. 39071
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Copyright Status Public domain in the USA.
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