Cloches pour deux mariages: le mariage basque; le mariage de raison by Jammes

"Cloches pour deux mariages: le mariage basque; le mariage de raison" by Francis Jammes is a prose work that seems likely to have been written in the early 20th century. This narrative explores themes centered around love, tradition, and the complexities of relationships within the Basque culture, focusing specifically on the characters Manech and Yuana as they navigate personal and societal expectations in their respective lives. At the start of the story, we meet Manech, a young Basque boy returning from a market visit, consumed with feelings of humiliation after having lost a bet to his rival, Arnaud. The narrative paints a vivid picture of Manech's home life at Garralda, highlighting his family's traditional lifestyle and the striking natural beauty of the region. As the story unfolds, we see Manech's interactions with Yuana, a girl with a mysterious reputation, stirring a complex mix of emotions in him. The opening establishes a nuanced backdrop of cultural expectations and personal desires, setting the stage for the unfolding drama of love and rivalry within their vibrant community. (This is an automatically generated summary.)

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Author Jammes, Francis, 1868-1938
Title Cloches pour deux mariages: le mariage basque; le mariage de raison
Credits Laurent Vogel (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: 79.4 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read.
Language French
LoC Class PQ: Language and Literatures: Romance literatures: French, Italian, Spanish, Portuguese
Subject French fiction -- 20th century
Category Text
eBook-No. 65118
Release Date
Last Update Oct 18, 2024
Copyright Public domain in the USA.
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