| Author |
Verne, Jules, 1828-1905 |
| Title |
L'île à hélice
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| Note |
Reading ease score: 69.7 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read.
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| Credits |
Produced by Ebooks Libres et Gratuits; this text is also available in multiple formats at www.ebooksgratuits.com
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| Summary |
"L'île à hélice" by Jules Verne is a novel written in the late 19th century. The story focuses on a quartet of musicians, known as the Quatuor Concertant, who find themselves in a series of misadventures while traveling through California en route to a concert in San Diego. From the outset, the narrative promises a blend of adventure and musical artistry as the characters navigate challenges in a foreign land. The opening of the novel introduces the four musicians after their coach overturns on a difficult road in Baja California. They assess their situation with some humor despite the setbacks, revealing their camaraderie and personalities. Each character is described in detail, from the ambitious first violinist Yvernès to the jovial alto Pinchinat, alongside their leader, the irritable cellist Sébastien Zorn. The scene is set for an exploration of both the physical landscape of California and the cultural quirks of the characters, hinting at the whimsical yet tumultuous journey ahead. As they embark on foot in the darkness towards a nearby village, their resourcefulness and musical talents will be tested in unforeseen ways. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Language |
French |
| LoC Class |
PQ: Language and Literatures: Romance literatures: French, Italian, Spanish, Portuguese
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| Subject |
Science fiction
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| Subject |
Islands -- Fiction
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| Subject |
Oceania -- Fiction
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| Subject |
Voyages, Imaginary -- Fiction
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| Subject |
Imaginary places -- Fiction
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| Category |
Text |
| EBook-No. |
17798 |
| Release Date |
Feb 19, 2006 |
| Copyright Status |
Public domain in the USA. |
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