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2006-02-01
Public domain in the USA.
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Du Maurier, George
1834
1896
Maurier, George Du
Du Maurier, George Louis Palmella Busson
Peter Ibbetson
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"Peter Ibbetson" by George Du Maurier is a semi-autobiographical novel written during the late 19th century. The narrative presents the life story of its protagonist, Peter Ibbetson, a man sentenced to life imprisonment for murder, who later finds himself in a lunatic asylum, where he writes his memoirs. The book intricately explores themes of memory, love, and the haunting nature of past experiences, focusing on Ibbetson's formative years in France and his deeply emotional connections to family and friendship. The opening of the narrative sets a somber tone as it introduces the context of Ibbetson's life: he serves a long sentence for a violent crime driven by provocation, leading to a period of insanity and eventual confinement. The author provides a retrospective insight into his childhood, filled with idyllic memories of a lush French garden, the charm of his parents, and significant figures in his early life, such as Madame Seraskier. Through vivid descriptions, the reader is drawn into his happy yet transient early years, emphasizing the beauty of his formative experiences while underscoring the tragic turn of events that leads to his harsh realities. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Reading ease score: 72.2 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read.
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Fantasy fiction, English
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Category: Novels
Category: British Literature
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