Un amour vrai

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Conan, Laure, 1845-1924

Language:

French

Physical Description:

1 online resource : multiple file formats

Place of Publication:

Salt Lake City, UT : Project Gutenberg,

Summary:

"Un amour vrai" by Laure Conan is a novel likely written in the late 19th century. The book explores themes of love, sacrifice, and faith through the experiences of its main character, Thérèse Raynol, as she navigates her feelings for Francis Douglas, a man celebrated for his bravery but haunted by past loss. The opening of the novel introduces Thérèse, who reflects on a heroic sacrifice made by someone significant to her, preparing to recount their story. Written in a series of journal entries addressed to her mother, Thérèse shares her observations of the captivating landscapes of Malbaie and the poignant moment she recognizes Francis, the hero of a recent fire. Thérèse's feelings towards Francis evolve from admiration to a deeper emotional connection as she describes their interactions amidst her musings on life and the enduring influence of faith. These initial chapters set the stage for a complex exploration of love and spirituality, revealing Thérèse's inner struggles and the connections that form around her in a world of beauty and sorrow. (This is an automatically generated summary.)

Credits:

This text was adapted from that found at the Bibliothèque virtuelle. http://www.fsj.ualberta.ca/biblio/default.htm Thank you to Donald Ipperciel and the Faculté Saint-Jean (University of Alberta) for making it available.

Notes:

Reading ease score: 79.9 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read.

Release date is 2004-12-31