Le père humilié: Drame en quatre actes by Paul Claudel
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"Le père humilié: Drame en quatre actes" by Paul Claudel is a dramatic work written in the early 20th century. The play is set in Rome during the years 1869 to 1871 and revolves around complex themes of love, identity, and familial dynamics. The narrative centers on the character of Pensée, a blind young woman who grapples with her feelings towards two brothers, Orian and Orso de Homodarmes, against the backdrop of
societal expectations and political upheaval. The opening of "Le père humilié" introduces us to a beautifully described scene in the gardens of the Villa Wronsky during the celebration of Saint Pie. As various characters gather, we are drawn into the poignant relationship between Pensée and her mother, Sichel, where Pensée expresses her awareness of beauty despite her blindness. The dialogue captures her internal struggles and rich emotional landscape as she interacts with Orian. The scene unfolds amidst the lively social backdrop, hinting at deeper intrigues and connections that will develop in the play, particularly surrounding familial loyalty and the nature of love in a shifting political landscape. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Author | Claudel, Paul, 1868-1955 |
|---|---|
| Title | Le père humilié: Drame en quatre actes |
| Note | Wikipedia page about this book: en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Le_P%C3%A8re_humili%C3%A9 Wikipedia page about this book: fr.wikipedia.org/wiki/Le_P%C3%A8re_humili%C3%A9 |
| Credits | Produced by Winston Smith. Images provided by The Internet Archive. |
| Reading Level | Reading ease score: 84.7 (6th grade). Easy to read. |
| Language | French |
| LoC Class | PQ: Language and Literatures: Romance literatures: French, Italian, Spanish, Portuguese |
| Subject | French drama -- 20th century |
| Category | Text |
| eBook-No. | 51014 |
| Release Date | Jan 23, 2016 |
| Last Update | Oct 22, 2024 |
| Copyright | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 399 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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