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Giraudoux, Jean
1882
1944
Giraudoux, Hippolyte Jean
Cordelier, Maurice
Giradoux, Jean
Andouard
Maniere, J.-E.
Daragnès, J.-G. (Jean-Gabriel)
1886
1950
Daragnes, J.-G. (Jean-Gabriel)
Daragnès, Gabriel
Daragnès, Jean-Gabriel
Visite chez le prince
Laurent Vogel (This file was produced from images generously made available by the Bibliothèque nationale de France (BnF/Gallica) at http://gallica.bnf.fr)
"Visite chez le prince" by Jean Giraudoux is a dramatic work that likely reflects the author's explorations of identity, culture, and the effects of war, written in the early 20th century. The text unfolds in a setting that blends elements of French and German culture, as it examines the complexities of European relationships post-WWI. Central to the narrative is the visit of a character to a German prince, demonstrating the lingering influences of their shared histories. In this narrative, the protagonist revisits the prince of Saxe-Altdorf, carrying with him memories from both the past and recent experiences, including the tale of a man named Siegfried. As the protagonist narrates his connection to Siegfried and his reflections on French and German heritage, the prince and his family embody the tensions of their noble lineage amidst the changes brought by war and revolution. As conversations unfold, themes of memory, national identity, and the impact of the past on the present come to the forefront. The prince, though a relic of a bygone era, navigates the complexities of truth and representation, seeking to understand the realities of post-war Europe while clinging to the ideals of nobility and cultural heritage. The narrative captures a moment of introspection and dialogue, emphasizing the turmoil and hope that characterize the European landscape of the time. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Reading ease score: 66.6 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read.
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French fiction -- 20th century
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Category: Plays/Films/Dramas
Category: French Literature
Category: History - European
Category: History - Modern (1750+)
Category: History - Royalty
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