The Red Lily — Volume 03 by Anatole France

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Author France, Anatole, 1844-1924
Title The Red Lily — Volume 03
Note Reading ease score: 83.0 (6th grade). Easy to read.
Note Translation of Le lys rouge.
Credits This etext was produced by David Widger
Summary "The Red Lily — Volume 03" by Anatole France is a novel likely written during the late 19th century. The book explores themes of love, jealousy, and personal growth, following the complex relationship between the main characters, Therese and Jacques Dechartre, as they navigate their feelings amid societal expectations and personal insecurities. The opening of the book presents an intimate moment between Therese and Jacques in a hidden pavilion in Florence. Therese is trying to uplift Jacques, who is burdened by thoughts of jealousy and mistrust stemming from a letter he discovered. Their conversation reveals the deep emotional turmoil within Jacques as he grapples with the idea of possession in love, juxtaposed against Therese's affirmations of her affection and loyalty to him. As their dialogue unfolds, it becomes evident that while they share a powerful connection, external doubts and past relationships impose strain on their relationship. The narrative captures the nuances of their love, intertwined with the societal pressures and personal turmoil that characterize the human experience. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Language English
LoC Class PQ: Language and Literatures: Romance literatures: French, Italian, Spanish, Portuguese
Subject Italy -- Fiction
Subject France -- Fiction
Subject Man-woman relationships -- Fiction
Subject French fiction -- Translations into English
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EBook-No. 3921
Release Date
Most Recently Updated Jan 9, 2021
Copyright Status Public domain in the USA.
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