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Gautier, Judith
1845
1917
Gautier, Louise Judith
Gautier, Louise Charlotte Ernestine
Mendès, Judith
Mendes, Judith
Walter, Judith
Gautier-Mendès, Judith
Le paravent de soie et d'or
Le Prince à la tête sanglante -- Une Descente aux Enfers -- La Tunique merveilleuse -- Le Ramier Blanc -- Yu-Pé-Ya jetant sa lyre -- Le Batelière du Fleuve Bleu -- Le Fruit défendu -- Le Joaillier de Fou-Tcheou -- L'Impératrice Zin-Gou -- La Tisseuse Céleste -- Les Seize ans de la Princesse.
Produced by Annemie Arnst and Marc D'Hooghe (Images generously made available by the Internet Archive.)
"Le paravent de soie et d'or" by Judith Gautier is a historical fiction narrative written in the early 20th century. The story, set against the backdrop of Annam (modern-day Vietnam), introduces readers to themes of heroism, honor, and the struggles of a kingdom under duress. The main characters include the noble prince Lée-Line and the fierce warrior queen Fleur-Royale, who embody courage and leadership in the face of tyranny and war. The opening of the narrative depicts serene natural scenes juxtaposed with an impending sense of conflict. A young buffalo herder enjoys the tranquil rhythm of his song, unaware of the distant rumblings of war. This tranquility is shattered by the arrival of two weary warriors, one of whom bears a wound, revealing a connection to the royal lineage and hinting at deeper struggles within the Annamese court. As the narrative unfolds, elements of suspense and myth intertwine with personal conflict, hinting at the epic battles and personal sacrifices that are expected to form the crux of the story. The engaged dialogue among characters further indicates a rich narrative ahead, involving themes of love, loyalty, and destiny against the backdrop of cultural history. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Reading ease score: 80.8 (6th grade). Easy to read.
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China -- Drama
French drama
Short stories, French
East Asia -- Fiction
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Text
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Category: Historical Novels
Category: Novels
Category: French Literature
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