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1999-01-01
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Dumas, Alexandre
1824
1895
fils, Alexandre Dumas
Dumas, A. (Alexandre)
hijo, Alejandro Dumas
La dame aux camélias (Novel). English
Camille (La Dame aux Camilias)
Wikipedia page about this book: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Lady_of_the_Camellias
Dianne Bean and David Widger
Updated: 2023-01-21.
Dianne Bean and David Widger
Updated: 2022-10-28.
"Camille (La Dame aux Camélias)" by Alexandre Dumas, fils is a novel written in the mid-19th century that explores themes of love, sacrifice, and societal judgment. The story revolves around the life of Marguerite Gautier, a beautiful courtesan in Paris who navigates both the luxuries and the vulnerabilities of her existence while grappling with her emotions and the perceptions of those around her. At the start of the novel, we are introduced to a narrator who recounts the events surrounding Marguerite's life and death. The narrator visits an auction of her belongings following her passing, reflecting on the nature of her life as a courtesan and the curiosity it evokes among society women. Marguerite is portrayed as both enchanting and tragic, with hints of her complex relationships, especially with Armand Duval, a man who would become central to her narrative. The opening chapters set the stage for a story steeped in emotion, as the narrator expresses a deep sympathy for Marguerite, hinting at the poignant exploration of her struggles against love, mortality, and societal scorn that follow. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Reading ease score: 79.1 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read.
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