| Author |
Daudet, Alphonse, 1840-1897 |
| Title |
Sapho
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| Note |
Reading ease score: 76.0 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read.
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| Credits |
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| Summary |
"Sapho" by Alphonse Daudet is a novel written during the late 19th century. The story explores complex themes of love, passion, and societal expectations, primarily revolving around the lives of its central characters, Jean Gaussin, a young man preparing for a career in the consulate, and Fanny Legrand, an enigmatic woman with ties to the artistic world of Paris. The opening of "Sapho" introduces us to a vibrant scene at an extravagant ball held in the studio of a painter named Déchelette. Jean Gaussin, feeling out of place among the artistic elite, encounters Fanny, whose beauty and charm intrigue him. Their initial conversation hints at both a budding attraction and Jean's naïveté. As the festivities unfold, Jean becomes increasingly enamored with Fanny, despite feeling a growing tension about the hidden complexities of her character and her past. The narrative establishes a suggestive atmosphere filled with flirtation, art, and the thrill of newcomers, setting the stage for the unfolding relationship between Jean and Fanny amidst the glamour and difficulties of late 19th-century Parisian life. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Language |
French |
| LoC Class |
PQ: Language and Literatures: Romance literatures: French, Italian, Spanish, Portuguese
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| Subject |
Paris (France) -- Fiction
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| Category |
Text |
| EBook-No. |
13825 |
| Release Date |
Oct 21, 2004 |
| Most Recently Updated |
Dec 18, 2020 |
| Copyright Status |
Public domain in the USA. |
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