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Feuillet, Octave
1821
1890
Honor de artista
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"Honor de artista" by Octave Feuillet is a novel written in the early 20th century. The story revolves around Pedro de Pierrepont, the last male descendant of an illustrious French family, and Jacques Fabrice, a painter with humble beginnings. The novel explores themes of honor, ambition, and the intricate social dynamics of the time, particularly focusing on the relationships and expectations surrounding marriage and artistic integrity. The opening of the novel introduces us to the marquis Pedro de Pierrepont, who grapples with his noble lineage and the societal pressures that accompany it, particularly regarding marriage. While enjoying a life of leisure in Paris, he reflects on the approaching crisis of his singlehood, contemplating the value of honoring his family legacy by seeking a suitable wife. Simultaneously, we are introduced to the aspiring painter Jacques Fabrice, who has encountered hardship but possesses a noteworthy talent. Their friendship blooms amidst conversations about love, honor, and the expectations placed upon them by society, setting the stage for deeper explorations of their characters and the women who will become central to the unfolding narrative. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Reading ease score: 52.5 (10th to 12th grade). Somewhat difficult to read.
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