La Poupée by Léo Larguier
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"La Poupée" by Léo Larguier is a novel written in the early 20th century. The book delves into themes of obsession, isolation, and the complex relationship between life, art, and desire. Set against the backdrop of a decaying estate called La Tremblée, it explores the inner thoughts of its protagonist, Olivier Camors, a reclusive former soldier who retreats from society after the trauma of war. The story follows Olivier as he inherits
a rundown estate and discovers a world filled with remnants of the past, including cherished art and old memories linked to his family. As he isolates himself further, he becomes fixated on the idea of creating an idealized companion in the form of a life-sized doll. His reflections on love, beauty, and the passage of time intertwine with his yearning for connection, ultimately revealing the tragic absurdity of his situation. When the doll finally arrives, it becomes a catalyst for Olivier's final confrontation with his own existence amidst a blend of reality and fantasy. The novel culminates in a surreal and poignant conclusion that encapsulates the essence of longing and the human condition. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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About this eBook
| Author | Larguier, Léo, 1878-1950 |
|---|---|
| Illustrator | Laborde, Chas, 1886-1941 |
| Title | La Poupée |
| Credits | Laurent Vogel, Chuck Greif and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at www.pgdp.net (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: 77.2 (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. | 64614 |
| ISBN (HTML) | 979-8-238-64614-5 |
| Release Date | Feb 23, 2021 |
| Last Update | Oct 18, 2024 |
| Copyright | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 362 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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