Une nuit by Georges Bernanos
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"Une nuit" by Georges Bernanos is a novel written in the early 20th century. The narrative appears to delve into themes of nature, violence, and the complexity of human emotions as it opens with a vivid encounter in a dark forest milieu. The main character, a young Frenchman, grapples with his inner turmoil and experiences a series of existential confrontations that reveal deeper philosophical reflections on life, death, and the world around
him. At the start of the novel, the protagonist finds himself lost and injured in a dense and hostile forest after a tumultuous encounter with a wild horse. His mind oscillates between moments of dread and wonder as he observes the raw beauty of nature entwined with the decay of life around him, leading to self-reflection. Soon, he discovers a grave and a mysterious Guarani girl, which brings about themes of power, cultural clash, and survival. Their interaction hints at conflict and shared humanity, setting the tone for an exploration of morality and identity, as he grapples with the existential weight of his environment and the implications of his actions. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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About this eBook
| Author | Bernanos, Georges, 1888-1948 |
|---|---|
| Title | Une nuit |
| Original Publication | Paris :à la cité des livres, 1928. |
| Contents | Une nuit -- Dialogue d'ombres. |
| Credits | Laurent Vogel (This book was produced from scanned images of public domain material from the Google Books project.) |
| Reading Level | Reading ease score: 82.3 (6th grade). Easy to read. |
| Language | French |
| LoC Class | PQ: Language and Literatures: Romance literatures: French, Italian, Spanish, Portuguese |
| Subject | Short stories, French |
| Subject | French fiction -- 20th century |
| Category | Text |
| eBook-No. | 72836 |
| ISBN (HTML) | 979-8-238-72836-0 |
| Release Date | Jan 30, 2024 |
| Copyright | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 306 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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