Serge Panine — Complete by Georges Ohnet
"Serge Panine — Complete" by Georges Ohnet is a novel likely written during the late 19th century. It explores themes of ambition, family dynamics, and romantic entanglements, focusing particularly on the struggles and aspirations of its main characters, Madame Desvarennes and her family. Madame Desvarennes stands out as a powerful businesswoman, commanding respect in a male-dominated society, while her relationships with loved ones, including her husband and adopted daughter, establish a complex
and emotionally charged narrative. The opening of "Serge Panine" introduces readers to Madame Desvarennes, a self-made businesswoman who has transformed her humble beginnings into a formidable flour enterprise in Paris. As the narrative unfolds, we witness the dynamics of her family life, especially her feelings of regret over not having children, a longing that becomes poignant when she adopts a young girl named Jeanne. Complications arise as Madame Desvarennes navigates her business dealings and familial expectations, revealing a web of relationships involving her nephew Savinien, her adopted daughter Jeanne, and her natural daughter Micheline, culminating in a tension-filled romantic rivalry when the charming Prince Serge Panine enters their lives. This extensive opening sets the stage for a richly detailed exploration of personal ambition clashing with familial loyalty and romantic desire. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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About this eBook
| Author | Ohnet, Georges, 1848-1918 |
|---|---|
| Title | Serge Panine — Complete |
| Note | Wikipedia page about this book: en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Serge_Panine_(novel) |
| Credits | Produced by David Widger |
| Reading Level | Reading ease score: 83.2 (6th grade). Easy to read. |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | PQ: Language and Literatures: Romance literatures: French, Italian, Spanish, Portuguese |
| Subject | Paris (France) -- Fiction |
| Subject | French fiction -- Translations into English |
| Category | Text |
| eBook-No. | 3918 |
| ISBN (HTML) | 979-8-238-03918-3 |
| Release Date | Oct 30, 2004 |
| Last Update | Jan 27, 2021 |
| Copyright | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 601 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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