Au bon soleil by Paul Arène
"Au bon soleil" by Paul Arène is a novel written in the late 19th century. The story is set in the picturesque region of Provence, capturing the lives and interactions of various characters, including the stone mason Lenthéric and a young woman named Vivette. The narrative unfolds around themes of love, community, and the cultural vibrancy of Provençal life, particularly during the carnival season. The opening of the novel introduces readers to
a lively dinner scene at "Logis de la grosse Hôtesse" in Saint-Domnin, as a group of rouliers share stories and gossip while anticipating the arrival of Lenthéric's cousin, Perdigal. Through engaging dialogues, we learn about Perdigal's recent endeavors and the preparations for a large carmentran—a traditional carnival effigy. The rich, detailed descriptions immerse readers in the atmosphere of the setting, where the characters' interactions hint at deeper relationships and conflicts that will develop throughout the story. Lenthéric, with his humble nature and budding feelings for Vivette, is especially highlighted, setting the stage for future events that intertwine their fates. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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About this eBook
| Author | Arène, Paul, 1843-1896 |
|---|---|
| Title | Au bon soleil |
| Original Publication | Paris: G. Charpentier, 1881. |
| Credits | Véronique Le Bris, 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: 76.7 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read. |
| Language | French |
| LoC Class | PQ: Language and Literatures: Romance literatures: French, Italian, Spanish, Portuguese |
| Subject | Short stories, French |
| Subject | French fiction -- 19th century |
| Category | Text |
| eBook-No. | 72618 |
| ISBN (HTML) | 979-8-238-72618-2 |
| Release Date | Jan 4, 2024 |
| Copyright | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 391 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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