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Sand, George
1804
1876
Dupin, Amandine-Aurore-Lucile
Dudevant, Amandine-Aurore-Lucile
Dupin, Armandine Aurore Lucille
Le secrétaire intime
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"Le secrétaire intime" by George Sand is a novel written in the early 19th century. The story introduces Louis de Saint-Julien, a young nobleman traveling on foot from Lyon to Avignon, who is searching for a better life and hoping to escape the harsh realities of his current existence. His character is depicted as honest yet naive, and he soon becomes entangled with a mysterious and beautiful princess, setting the stage for a series of encounters that blend romance with elements of social exploration. At the start of the novel, Louis de Saint-Julien is portrayed as a noble yet struggling young man embarking on a journey to find a more fulfilling life. After enduring several days of travel and physical discomfort, he encounters a luxurious carriage and, in a moment of impulsive desperation, attempts to hitch a ride. When the beautiful occupant of the carriage, later revealed to be Princess Quintilia, offers him a place beside her, he is both awed and anxious. As he travels with her, his imagination runs wild about her position and the nature of their relationship, leaving him conflicted between admiration and caution. This opening sets the tone for Louis's journey into a world of elegance and intrigue, highlighting themes of class, identity, and the pursuit of dreams amidst the constraints of reality. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Reading ease score: 77.3 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read.
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French fiction -- 19th century
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Category: Romance
Category: Novels
Category: French Literature
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