Le livre de Monelle by Marcel Schwob

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Author Schwob, Marcel, 1867-1905
Title Le livre de Monelle
Note Reading ease score: 83.6 (6th grade). Easy to read.
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Summary "Le livre de Monelle" by Marcel Schwob is a novel written in the late 19th century. The book explores deep themes such as identity, compassion, and the transitory nature of human connections, as seen through the perspective of the enigmatic character Monelle. The narrative delves into the complexities of life, love, and loss through various evocative stories intertwined with Monelle’s philosophical reflections. The opening of the novel introduces Monelle, who encounters a narrator wandering through a plain. Their conversation reveals Monelle's dual nature – a being that embodies both presence and absence. She speaks of loneliness, fleeting connections, and compassion, referring to the tender yet tragic lives of young women, likened to "small prostitutes," who come forth for a brief moment to offer solace. As she shares poignant tales of historical figures like Napoleon and Dostoevsky, Monelle emphasizes the impermanence of human experiences and the necessity of destruction for rebirth, setting the stage for the philosophical exploration that will unfold throughout the novel. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Language French
LoC Class PQ: Language and Literatures: Romance literatures: French, Italian, Spanish, Portuguese
Subject France -- Social life and customs -- 19th century -- Fiction
Subject French fiction -- 19th century
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Copyright Status Public domain in the USA.
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