Un nid dans les ruines by Léon de Tinseau
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"Un nid dans les ruines" by Léon de Tinseau is a novel written in the late 19th century. It centers around the life of Hedwige de Tiesendorf, an orphaned young woman who is thrust into the world of Parisian high society due to her father's diplomatic position. As Hedwige navigates her new life, she faces the complexities of love, societal expectations, and the shadow of her feelings for the enigmatic Marquis de
Noircombe. The opening of the novel introduces Hedwige as she grapples with the dichotomy of her excitement and fear upon moving to Paris. Through her affectionate yet protective relationship with her father, a diplomat, we learn of her charm and beauty, particularly noted by those around her. She reflects on her experiences at the court, the attentions she receives, and the complexities of her heart as her feelings become entwined with her cousin Otto and the brooding marquis. The stage is set for a dramatic exploration of love, identity, and the interplay between personal desires and societal conventions, leaving readers eager to see how her story unfolds. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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About this eBook
| Author | Tinseau, Léon de, 1844-1921 |
|---|---|
| Title | Un nid dans les ruines |
| Original Publication | Paris: Nelson, 1919. |
| Contents | Un nid dans les ruines -- La lampe de Psyché. |
| Credits | Laurent Vogel and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive/Canadian Libraries) |
| Reading Level | Reading ease score: 81.7 (6th grade). Easy to read. |
| Language | French |
| LoC Class | PQ: Language and Literatures: Romance literatures: French, Italian, Spanish, Portuguese |
| Subject | French fiction -- 19th century |
| Category | Text |
| eBook-No. | 73481 |
| ISBN (HTML) | 979-8-238-73481-1 |
| Release Date | Apr 27, 2024 |
| Copyright | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 310 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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