La duchesse bleue by Paul Bourget
"La Duchesse Bleue" by Paul Bourget is a novel written in the late 19th century. The story seems to revolve around the complex interplay of love, ambition, and the artistic life, particularly focusing on the character of Camille Favier, a young actress navigating her career and relationships amidst the challenges of the theater world. Through the protagonist, the author explores themes of identity, emotional detachment, and the psychological experiences of artists. The
opening of the novel sets the stage for the unfolding drama, introducing the narrator, Vincent La Croix, a painter who reflects on his uneventful life while recounting an unexpected adventure he has witnessed. He finds himself reflecting on his own aspirations and failures as he becomes embroiled in the lives of his more successful friends, particularly Jacques Molan, a playwright, and Camille Favier, who is described as the "Duchesse Bleue." Vincent's observations capture a blend of admiration and irony as he details the characters' interactions, revealing both the allure and the superficiality of their world. The narrative hints at the tensions that will arise from the emotional entanglements among these individuals, particularly as Vincent grapples with his own feelings of inadequacy and jealousy. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Author | Bourget, Paul, 1852-1935 |
|---|---|
| Title | La duchesse bleue |
| Note | Reading ease score: 77.5 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read. |
| Credits |
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| Language | French |
| LoC Class | PQ: Language and Literatures: Romance literatures: French, Italian, Spanish, Portuguese |
| Subject | French fiction -- 19th century |
| Category | Text |
| EBook-No. | 54002 |
| Release Date | Jan 18, 2017 |
| Copyright Status | Public domain in the USA. |
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