Légendes Normandes

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Lavalley, Gaston, 1834-1922

Language:

French

Physical Description:

1 online resource : multiple file formats

Place of Publication:

Salt Lake City, UT : Project Gutenberg,

Summary:

"Légendes Normandes" by Gaston Lavalley is a historical narrative likely written in the late 19th century. The text opens with a vivid description of a festive day in the town of Bayeux, filled with public celebrations in honor of Liberty, which is marked by the inauguration of significant monuments and the participation of various citizens. The narrative contrasts the public joy with the somber atmosphere of a nearby home, setting the stage for a story that intertwines themes of revolution, personal struggle, and societal division during a time of political tension. The opening of "Légendes Normandes" introduces us to the town of Bayeux, alive with excitement and patriotic fervor as the citizens celebrate the arrival of stones from the Bastille. Amidst the celebrations, we are introduced to a young girl named Marguerite and her elderly servant, Dominique, who are staying inside, reflecting the tension of the royalist sentiments clashing with revolutionary fervor. Marguerite, longing for freedom and excitement, expresses a desire to join the festivities, leading to plans that intertwine their fates with the tumultuous landscape of revolutionary France. We see initial elements of romance and danger as young men rally for liberty, hinting at complexities involving class and loyalty that will evolve throughout the narrative. (This is an automatically generated summary.)

Contents:

Barbare

Michel cabieu

Le maître de l'oeuvre

L'Hôtel fortuné.

Credits:

Credits: Christine De Ryck and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team.

Notes:

Reading ease score: 83.2 (6th grade). Easy to read.

Release date is 2004-02-01