Nouveaux Pastels (Dix portraits d'hommes) by Paul Bourget
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"Nouveaux Pastels (Dix portraits d'hommes)" by Paul Bourget is a collection of portraits, likely written in the late 19th century. This work delves into the intricacies of human character, presenting nuanced sketches that explore the personalities and lives of various men. Bourget's vivid descriptions and deep insights into psychological themes may appeal to readers interested in character studies and societal reflections of the time. At the start of the text, the narrator
recounts his journey to Italy, motivated by the desire to reconnect with the artistic masterpieces he cherishes. Arriving in Pisa, he immerses himself in the beauty of local frescoes, particularly those by Benozzo Gozzoli and Orcagna. During his stay, he encounters two English women, Miss Mary Dobson and Miss Clara Roberts, who are diligently engaged in painting studies. As conversations unfold, the narrator becomes intrigued by the social dynamics and character traits of those around him, including a young, ambitious Frenchman named Philippe Dubois, who grapples with his aspirations as a writer amidst the backdrop of the Italian landscape. This initial chapter sets the stage for a deeper exploration of identity, ambition, and artistry against the rich tapestry of 19th-century Europe. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Author | Bourget, Paul, 1852-1935 |
|---|---|
| Title | Nouveaux Pastels (Dix portraits d'hommes) |
| Contents | Un saint -- Monsieur Legrimaudet -- Maurice Olivier -- Un joueur -- Autre joueur -- Jacques Molan -- Un humble -- Deux petits garçons. I. Le frère de M. Viple. II. Marcel -- Corsègues. |
| Credits |
Produced by Laurent Vogel and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by the Bibliothèque nationale de France (BnF/Gallica) at gallica.bnf.fr) |
| Reading Level | Reading ease score: 77.2 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read. |
| Language | French |
| LoC Class | PQ: Language and Literatures: Romance literatures: French, Italian, Spanish, Portuguese |
| Subject | French literature -- 19th century |
| Category | Text |
| eBook-No. | 57429 |
| ISBN (HTML) | 979-8-238-57429-5 |
| Release Date | Jul 1, 2018 |
| Copyright | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 453 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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