Mother of Pearl by Anatole France
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"Mother of Pearl" by Anatole France is a work of historical fiction written in the late 19th century. The novel centers around the character Lælius Lamia, an exiled Roman who reflects on his past while staying near the brilliantly crafted coast of Baiæ, where he encounters Pontius Pilate, his old friend and powerful former procurator of Judæa. As they reminisce about their lives, the narrative explores themes of power, friendship, and the
complexities of governance, particularly in the context of their past interactions with the people of Jerusalem. The opening of "Mother of Pearl" introduces readers to Lælius Lamia, who is grappling with his reflections on age and the passage of time while residing in Baiæ. The narrative quickly establishes his long-standing friendship with Pontius Pilate, who has come to seek relief from his ailments. Their conversation delves into Pilate's troubled past as procurator in Judea, revealing the tensions between the Roman authority and the local Jewish population. As the two reminisce, they discuss the difficulties of governance, the challenges of maintaining peace among unruly subjects, and even touch on significant figures such as Jesus of Nazareth, weaving a rich tapestry that not only reflects on their personal histories but also on the broader themes of power and morality in a turbulent historical landscape. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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About this eBook
| Author | France, Anatole, 1844-1924 |
|---|---|
| Translator | Chapman, Frederic, -1918 |
| Uniform Title | L'étui de nacre. English |
| Title | Mother of Pearl |
| Contents | The procurator of Judæa -- Amycus and Celestine -- The legend of Saints Oliveria and Liberetta -- St. Euphrosine -- Scholastica -- Our Lady's juggler -- The mass of shadows -- Leslie Wood -- Gestas -- The manuscript of a village doctor -- Memoirs of a volunteer -- Dawn -- Madame de Luzy -- The boon of death bestowed -- A tale of the month of Floréal in the year II -- The little leaden soldier. |
| Credits |
Produced by KD Weeks, Melissa McDaniel and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive) |
| Reading Level | Reading ease score: 70.2 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read. |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | PQ: Language and Literatures: Romance literatures: French, Italian, Spanish, Portuguese |
| Subject | France -- Social life and customs -- Fiction |
| Subject | Short stories, French -- Translations into English |
| Category | Text |
| eBook-No. | 58099 |
| ISBN (HTML) | 979-8-238-58099-9 |
| Release Date | Oct 15, 2018 |
| Copyright | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 676 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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