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2005-01-24
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Maupassant, Guy de
1850
1893
De Maupassant, Guy
La vie errante
Wikipedia page about this book: https://fr.wikipedia.org/wiki/La_Vie_errante
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"La vie errante" by Guy de Maupassant is a novel written in the late 19th century. The story likely revolves around themes of travel and introspection, exploring the musings of the main character who expresses a deep disillusionment with modern life, particularly the spectacle of Paris and its emblematic Eiffel Tower. The character's quest for solitude and meaning leads him on a journey through various landscapes and encounters, hinting at a rich tapestry of thoughts on beauty, art, and the human experience. The opening of the novel introduces a narrator who has recently departed from Paris, tired of the overwhelming presence of the Eiffel Tower and the crowds surrounding it. He reflects on how the bustling environment and the recent world's fair have left him feeling disconnected from the true essence of art and beauty. This feeling of lassitude inspires his desire to travel to Florence, where he hopes to escape the distractions of urban life and reconnect with his artistic sensibilities. As he contemplates his surroundings and the nature of contemporary culture, readers gain insight into his perspective on the modern world, setting the stage for a deeper exploration of both internal and external landscapes as the narrative unfolds. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Reading ease score: 72.6 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read.
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Mediterranean Sea -- Description and travel
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Category: French Literature
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