Project Gutenberg 2021-03-15 Public domain in the USA. 193 Colet, Louise 1810 1876 Colet, Louise Revoil Revoil, Louise Lui: Roman contemporain Laura Natal Rodrigues at Free Literature (Images generously made available by Gallica, Bibliothèque nationale de France.) "Lui: Roman contemporain" by Louise Colet is a novel written in the late 19th century. The narrative explores themes of love, art, and societal norms through the experiences of its protagonist, who engages in deep discussions with the Marquise Stéphanie de Rostan, reflecting on the nature of love and the complications that arise within it. The characters navigate a world rich in intellectual pursuits, friendships, and the emotional intricacies of their relationships. The opening of the novel introduces a conversation between the narrator and the Marquise de Rostan, who critiques modern portrayals of love and expresses a desire to return to a more genuine connection with one's feelings. The Marquise shares her reflections on love, describing its profound joys and sorrows, while revealing a sense of nostalgia for past passions. As she reminisces about a famous poet, Albert de Lincel, her narrative sets the stage for exploring their connection, emphasizing the tension between artistic pursuits and personal desires. Colet's prose blends philosophical inquiry with vivid character descriptions, setting a reflective tone that invites readers into the emotional and intellectual worlds of its characters. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Reading ease score: 73.1 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read. fr French fiction -- 19th century PQ Text Category: Novels Category: French Literature 661300 2025-07-25T13:39:19.812738 text/html 645671 2024-10-18T11:53:04 text/html 430476 2025-07-25T13:39:27.664659 application/epub+zip 442204 2025-07-25T13:39:21.416674 application/epub+zip 377180 2025-07-25T13:39:20.534675 application/epub+zip 546127 2025-07-25T13:39:32.257639 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 536317 2025-07-25T13:39:27.126717 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 539105 2022-09-29T07:32:21.319640 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 624632 2025-07-25T13:39:18.734709 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 604799 2024-10-18T11:53:04 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 16414 2025-07-25T13:39:32.402648 application/rdf+xml 7177 2025-07-25T13:39:20.760684 image/jpeg 1791 2025-07-25T13:39:20.639676 image/jpeg 375285 2025-07-25T13:39:19.872711 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