Le château des Désertes by George Sand
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| Author | Sand, George, 1804-1876 |
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| Title | Le château des Désertes |
| Note | Reading ease score: 76.6 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read. |
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| Summary | "Le château des Désertes" by George Sand is a novel written in the mid-19th century. The narrative explores themes of art, identity, and the complexities of relationships through the life of Adorno Salentini, the son of an Italian tenor and a French noblewoman. The book is set against the backdrop of a society that intersects theatrical performance and personal ambition, delving into how art mirrors and influences life. The opening of the novel introduces the reader to Adorno Salentini and provides insight into his upbringing. Raised in the household of a wealthy marquise, who appreciates art without understanding its depths, Adorno grapples with feelings of longing for maternal affection while simultaneously recognizing his unique position as a child born of love, albeit illegitimate. His narrative begins as he recounts his early life experiences, contrasting his ambitions with the superficiality around him. The initial chapters set the stage for Adorno's journey, revealing his passion for painting and the complex dynamics of his relationships, particularly with his mother and a budding enchantment with the operatic world, embodied by the characters he encounters. (This is an automatically generated summary.) |
| Language | French |
| LoC Class | PQ: Language and Literatures: Romance literatures: French, Italian, Spanish, Portuguese |
| Subject | French fiction -- 19th century |
| Category | Text |
| EBook-No. | 13668 |
| Release Date | Oct 7, 2004 |
| Most Recently Updated | Dec 18, 2020 |
| Copyright Status | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 51 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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