Project Gutenberg 2008-10-07 Public domain in the USA. 139 Feuillet, Octave 1821 1890 La petite comtesse Produced by Daniel Fromont "La petite comtesse" by Octave Feuillet is a novel written in the late 19th century. The story unfolds within the context of French high society, hinting at themes of romance, social dynamics, and personal introspection. The narrative introduces the protagonist, a male character who reflects on his encounters and observations about the world around him, particularly focusing on a young woman referred to as the "petite comtesse." The opening of the novel presents a detailed and vivid depiction of the protagonist's initial experiences in a rustic setting wherein he navigates his tasks related to historical preservation. He describes his stay at a mill in Normandy while investigating the ruins of an old abbey, and his narrative quickly transitions into an exploration of themes such as solitude, the beauty of nature, and his poetic musings about monastic life. The protagonist encounters intriguing characters, including a mysterious young woman, hinting at a burgeoning relationship with her amidst the maze of societal expectations and personal aspirations. His experiences intertwine with the natural landscape, infusing a romantic ambiance while setting the stage for the complexities of social interactions that will unfold throughout the story. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Reading ease score: 77.7 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read. fr French fiction -- 19th century PQ Text FR Littérature Browsing: Literature Browsing: Fiction Category: Romance Category: Novels Category: French Literature 225833 2025-06-11T07:06:44.574264 text/html 225654 2025-01-11T10:08:17.340709 text/html 150122 2025-06-11T07:06:49.966241 application/epub+zip 152969 2025-06-11T07:06:46.382235 application/epub+zip 152969 2025-06-11T07:06:45.231198 application/epub+zip 286663 2025-06-11T07:06:52.882208 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 269525 2025-06-11T07:06:49.279206 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 244691 2022-09-12T11:29:43.339944 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 203701 2025-06-11T07:06:44.249276 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 199100 2021-01-04T05:40:31 text/plain; charset=iso-8859-1 78535 2021-01-04T05:40:31 text/plain; charset=iso-8859-1 application/zip 17616 2025-06-11T07:06:53.193155 application/rdf+xml 13019 2025-06-11T07:06:45.774246 image/jpeg 3447 2025-06-11T07:06:45.503262 image/jpeg 148219 2025-06-11T07:06:44.597213 application/octet-stream application/zip Archives containing the RDF files for *all* our books can be downloaded at https://book.klll.cc/wiki/Gutenberg:Feeds#The_Complete_Project_Gutenberg_Catalog fr.wikipedia en.wikipedia