Madame Corentine by René Bazin
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"Madame Corentine" by René Bazin is a novel written in the late 19th century. The story revolves around Madame Corentine L'Héréec and her relationship with her daughter, Simone, exploring themes of motherhood, separation, and familial bonds amidst the backdrop of life in Jersey and Brittany. As the narrative unfolds, we are introduced to their lives, filled with both tenderness and unspoken tensions, particularly regarding the children's father. The opening of "Madame Corentine"
depicts a serene Sunday outing of Madame L'Héréec and her daughter Simone, showcasing their close yet complicated relationship. We see them enjoying a day by the sea, with Madame L'Héréec observing her daughter with pride, unaware of the deeper emotional currents at play. Simone's innocent gesture of writing a note to her estranged father hints at the underlying tension in their lives, as it introduces the potential for conflict between the mother and daughter. As the two navigate their emotions amid the beauty of their surroundings, the stage is set for a poignant journey reflecting on love, loss, and the complexities of familial ties. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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About this eBook
| Author | Bazin, René, 1853-1932 |
|---|---|
| Illustrator | Brock, C. E. (Charles Edmund), 1870-1938 |
| Title | Madame Corentine |
| Credits |
Produced by Clarity, Hélène de Mink, and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive/Canadian Libraries) |
| Reading Level | Reading ease score: 81.9 (6th grade). Easy to read. |
| Language | French |
| LoC Class | PQ: Language and Literatures: Romance literatures: French, Italian, Spanish, Portuguese |
| Subject | French fiction -- 19th century |
| Subject | Brittany (France) -- Fiction |
| Category | Text |
| eBook-No. | 43787 |
| ISBN (HTML) | 979-8-238-43787-3 |
| Release Date | Sep 21, 2013 |
| Last Update | Oct 23, 2024 |
| Copyright | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 662 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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