The Forest Giant by Adrien Le Corbeau

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Author Le Corbeau, Adrien, 1886-1932
Translator Lawrence, T. E. (Thomas Edward), 1888-1935
Uniform Title Le gigantesque. English
Title The Forest Giant
Note Reading ease score: 60.4 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read.
Credits Al Haines
Summary "The Forest Giant" by Adrien Le Corbeau is a philosophical novel written in the early 20th century. The narrative explores the interconnectedness of life through the metaphor of a giant sequoia tree, delving into themes of existence, time, and the natural world. It meticulously traces the journey of a pine seed, symbolizing the challenges and transformations that life entails, while also reflecting on broader concepts of growth and decay. At the start of the book, the author introduces a pine seed that has been carried through various terrains, enduring the elements as it awaits the right conditions to germinate. The seed's journey is remarkable, filled with encounters with nature that evoke a sense of resilience and patience. As it finally settles into the soil, the narrative begins to reflect on deeper themes of life’s cyclical nature and the vast, often hostile environment from which all life emerges. The opening establishes a thoughtful tone as it seeks to examine the intricate balance between forces of creation and destruction in the natural world. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Language English
LoC Class QK: Science: Botany
Subject Life
Subject Giant sequoia
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EBook-No. 65161
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Copyright Status Public domain in the USA.
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