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Title: Jeunes Madames
Original Publication: Paris: Calmann Lévy, 1895.
Credits: Laurent Vogel and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at https://www.pgdp.net (This book was produced from images made available by the HathiTrust Digital Library.)
Summary: "Jeunes Madames" by Brada is a novel written in the late 19th century. The story explores the lives and intrigues of women in high society, particularly focusing on characters like Roseline de Vaubonne and her interactions within a world of beauty, frivolity, and underlying complexities. The narrative is laced with observations on relationships, societal expectations, and the nature of love, all delivered with a critical yet indulgent tone. The opening of "Jeunes Madames" sets the stage for a detailed exploration of the protagonist, Roseline de Vaubonne, as she navigates her life filled with beauty, vanity, and a complex relationship with her husband, Armand. Her conversations with Ludovic, her hairstylist, reflect her preoccupations with social status and personal aesthetics, as she attempts to maintain her allure while managing familial and financial pressures. Additionally, the excerpt introduces themes of calculated social maneuvers and the juxtaposition of personal aspirations against societal norms, hinting at Roseline's quest for autonomy and happiness within her constrained circumstances. The scenes are vivid and offer a glimpse into the lavish yet superficial world of Parisian elite women, setting the tone for further domestic and social dramas to unfold. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Reading Level: Reading ease score: 78.5 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read.
Author: Brada, 1850-1938
Author of introduction, etc.: France, Anatole, 1844-1924
EBook No.: 73436
Published: Apr 20, 2024
Downloads: 100
Language: French
Subject: French fiction -- 19th century
LoCC: Language and Literatures: Romance literatures: French, Italian, Spanish, Portuguese
Category: Text
Rights: Public domain in the USA.
This edition has images.
Title: Jeunes Madames
Original Publication: Paris: Calmann Lévy, 1895.
Credits: Laurent Vogel and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at https://www.pgdp.net (This book was produced from images made available by the HathiTrust Digital Library.)
Summary: "Jeunes Madames" by Brada is a novel written in the late 19th century. The story explores the lives and intrigues of women in high society, particularly focusing on characters like Roseline de Vaubonne and her interactions within a world of beauty, frivolity, and underlying complexities. The narrative is laced with observations on relationships, societal expectations, and the nature of love, all delivered with a critical yet indulgent tone. The opening of "Jeunes Madames" sets the stage for a detailed exploration of the protagonist, Roseline de Vaubonne, as she navigates her life filled with beauty, vanity, and a complex relationship with her husband, Armand. Her conversations with Ludovic, her hairstylist, reflect her preoccupations with social status and personal aesthetics, as she attempts to maintain her allure while managing familial and financial pressures. Additionally, the excerpt introduces themes of calculated social maneuvers and the juxtaposition of personal aspirations against societal norms, hinting at Roseline's quest for autonomy and happiness within her constrained circumstances. The scenes are vivid and offer a glimpse into the lavish yet superficial world of Parisian elite women, setting the tone for further domestic and social dramas to unfold. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Reading Level: Reading ease score: 78.5 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read.
Author: Brada, 1850-1938
Author of introduction, etc.: France, Anatole, 1844-1924
EBook No.: 73436
Published: Apr 20, 2024
Downloads: 100
Language: French
Subject: French fiction -- 19th century
LoCC: Language and Literatures: Romance literatures: French, Italian, Spanish, Portuguese
Category: Text
Rights: Public domain in the USA.