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2004-03-01
Public domain in the USA.
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Maupassant, Guy de
1850
1893
De Maupassant, Guy
La Main Gauche
Wikipedia page about this book: https://fr.wikipedia.org/wiki/La_Main_gauche
Allouma -- Hautot père et fils -- Boitelle -- L'ordonnance -- Le lapin -- Un soir -- Les épingles -- Duchoux -- Le rendez-vous -- Le port -- La morte.
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"La Main Gauche" by Guy de Maupassant is a novel written during the late 19th century. The book follows a traveler recounting his adventures in Algeria, particularly focusing on his encounters with a European colonist named Auballe and his interactions with the local Arab culture, specifically a young woman named Allouma. The story explores themes of colonialism, cultural differences, and the complexities of desire and identity. At the start of the novel, the protagonist finds himself wandering through the stunning landscape of Algeria after losing his way. He eventually arrives at the home of Auballe, whom he meets by chance. Over dinner, Auballe shares his experience of acclimatizing to life as a settler in Algeria, where he has adjusted to the local customs and the absence of women. The narrative quickly moves to the introduction of Allouma, an Arab woman who becomes a significant figure in Auballe's life. As he grapples with his attraction to her and the cultural dynamics at play, the opening sets the stage for a deeper exploration of love, longing, and the chasms that separate different worlds. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Reading ease score: 80.0 (6th grade). Easy to read.
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Short stories, French
French fiction -- 19th century
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