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Maupassant, Guy de
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1893
De Maupassant, Guy
Pierre et Jean
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"Pierre et Jean" by Guy de Maupassant is a novel written during the late 19th century. The story explores familial relationships and the complexities of human emotions, centering around two brothers, Pierre and Jean Roland, and their interactions in the wake of an unexpected inheritance. The narrative delves into themes of jealousy, rivalry, and the psychological underpinnings of relationships. At the start of the novel, the Roland family is depicted during a fishing outing, where tensions between the two brothers become apparent. The father, Roland, engages in a typical familial banter, indicating a close yet competitive bond among them. As the family enjoys their time on the boat, a new dynamic is introduced with the presence of Jean's love interest, Madame Rosémilly, which heightens the underlying rivalry between the brothers, especially as both vie for her attention. The chapter sets the stage for a poignant exploration of personal aspirations, sibling rivalry, and the ramifications of unexpectedly acquired wealth, hinting at future developments that will test the family's unity. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Reading ease score: 78.5 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read.
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Inheritance and succession -- Fiction
France -- Social life and customs -- Fiction
Brothers -- Fiction
Normandy (France) -- Fiction
Sibling rivalry -- Fiction
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Category: Novels
Category: French Literature
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