Cosmopolis — Volume 3 by Paul Bourget
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"Cosmopolis — Volume 3" by Paul Bourget is a novel likely written in the late 19th century, delving into complex themes of honor, love, jealousy, and the consequences of vengeance. At its center is the story of Florent Chapron, who finds himself embroiled in a duel that involves his sister Lydia, her estranged husband Boleslas Gorka, and the intriguing Madame Steno, highlighting the turbulent dynamics of romantic entanglements and familial loyalty. The
opening of this installment introduces the escalating situation that leads to a duel. Florent, having inadvertently become entangled in the tumult arising from the actions of his sister Lydia and her husband Gorka, faces the impending confrontation with anxiety and preparation. Lydia is portrayed as a deeply conflicted character, torn by her feelings for her brother and her hatred for her husband. Meanwhile, Gorka's motivations are rooted in jealousy and revenge against those he feels have wronged him. As tensions mount and relationships unravel, the stakes become dire, with a duel threatening to intersect their fates. The narrative sets a stage rife with emotional depth and moral complexity, indicating a dramatic exploration of the burdens each character carries and the inevitable consequences of their actions. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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About this eBook
| Author | Bourget, Paul, 1852-1935 |
|---|---|
| Title | Cosmopolis — Volume 3 |
| Credits | This etext was produced by David Widger |
| Reading Level | Reading ease score: 68.0 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read. |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | PQ: Language and Literatures: Romance literatures: French, Italian, Spanish, Portuguese |
| Subject | French fiction -- Translations into English |
| Category | Text |
| eBook-No. | 3965 |
| ISBN (HTML) | 979-8-238-03965-7 |
| Release Date | Apr 1, 2003 |
| Last Update | Jan 9, 2021 |
| Copyright | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 283 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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