Nouveaux contes cruels et propos d'au delà
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Résumé
"Nouveaux contes cruels et propos d'au-delà" by Villiers de L'Isle-Adam is a collection of short stories written in the late 19th century. The work explores themes of human experience, focusing on societal norms, morality, and the complexities of relationships, often with a darkly ironic or tragic twist. The opening portion introduces various characters and settings that hint at the nuanced psychological and moral dilemmas they'll face. The beginning of the collection presents a dual exploration of friendship and betrayal through the story of Félicienne and Georgette, who are two young women raised together in a prestigious boarding school. Their inseparable bond is tragically tested when their families face financial ruin, leading them into a world of socialite parties and romantic entanglements. As their friendship begins to fray due to jealousy and betrayal involving a mutual love interest, the narrative delves into deeper reflections on loyalty, loss, and the often harsh realities of adult relationships. The opening sets the stage for a series of intertwined tales that promise both dark comedy and poignant human experiences. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Infos complémentaires
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français
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1 online resource -
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multiple file formats
Informations sur l'édition :
Reading ease score: 70.3 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read. , Release date is 2020-09-24FAQ
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