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Mille, Pierre
1864
1941
08005144
Barnavaux et quelques femmes
$aFrance :$bCalmann-Lévy, $c1908.
Marie-faite-en-fer -- L'île aux lépreux -- Barnavaux vainqueur -- Le romancero -- La nef morte -- L'homme qui a vu les sirènes -- L'attaque -- Le Japonais -- La justice -- L'aventure de Sara -- Au dela du bien et du mal -- Les pigeons -- La victoire.
Laurent Vogel (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive/Canadian Libraries)
"Barnavaux et quelques femmes" by Pierre Mille is a work of fiction written in the early 20th century. The narrative centers around Marie-faite-en-Fer, a complex female character navigating life as a woman in colonial Africa, whose experiences intertwine with themes of duty, survival, and the harsh realities faced by women in oppressive environments. The story likely explores social themes and the impact of colonialism on personal lives. The opening of the novel introduces us to Marie-faite-en-Fer, a woman brought to the colonial outpost of Port-Ferry under false pretenses, expecting a life mirroring Paris. Instead, she finds herself amidst despair and death, as her companions Carmen and Pasiphaé succumb to the harsh conditions of their new home, while Marie remains resolute and defiant. As she confronts the challenges of the fever-stricken environment, her sheer will and innate strength allow her to adapt, assume a role of leadership, and even earn respect from the men around her. The narrative promises an exploration of her journey, including her relationships and eventual fate, hinting at a deeper commentary on love, sacrifice, and the societal roles imposed upon women in such settings. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
https://archive.org/details/barnavauxetquelq00milluoft
20230325030826mille
1908
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Reading ease score: 79.3 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read.
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Short stories, French
France -- Colonies -- Fiction
PQ
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Category: Novels
Category: French Literature
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