L'oiseau blanc: conte bleu

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Diderot, Denis, 1713-1784.

Contributor:

Assézat, J. (Jules), 1832-1876.

Language:

French

Physical Description:

1 online resource : multiple file formats

Place of Publication:

Salt Lake City, UT : Project Gutenberg,

Summary:

"L'oiseau blanc: conte bleu" by Denis Diderot is a fictional work written in the mid-18th century. The narrative unfolds in a fantastical setting, intertwined with philosophical musings and allegorical elements, centering around a character referred to as the white bird, which symbolizes a pursuit for truth and the complexities of desire and morality. At the start of the story, we are introduced to a sultana who engages in a whimsical storytelling session with her companions, reflective of the storytelling traditions of the time. The initial tale revolves around a beautiful white bird that captivates the attention of two young women from a cloistered life. As they interact with the bird, their simple lives transform, leading to an intriguing blend of emotions such as longing, enchantment, and potential consequences of their desires. Through a series of comedic yet profound exchanges among the sultana and her court, the narrative sets the tone for a deeper exploration of themes like innocence, wisdom, the nature of authority, and the pursuit of genuine connections in a world overshadowed by superficiality. (This is an automatically generated summary.)

Credits:

Produced by Laurent Vogel and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at https://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by the Bibliothèque nationale de France (BnF/Gallica) at http://gallica.bnf.fr)

Notes:

Wikipedia page about this book: https://fr.wikipedia.org/wiki/L%27Oiseau_blanc_:_conte_bleu

Reading ease score: 78.8 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read.

Release date is 2009-04-25