Gabriel

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Sand, George, 1804-1876

Language:

French

Physical Description:

1 online resource : multiple file formats

Place of Publication:

Salt Lake City, UT : Project Gutenberg,

Summary:

"Gabriel" by George Sand is a novel written in the mid-19th century. The story revolves around Gabriel de Bramante, a young man of noble lineage who grapples with deep-seated issues surrounding his identity, societal expectations, and family complexities, especially as he learns of a significant secret about his past. The narrative begins in a castle and introduces a variety of characters, including his grandfather, the Prince Jules de Bramante, and his preceptor, who play pivotal roles in shaping Gabriel's destiny. The opening of the novel establishes a tense and dramatic atmosphere as the Prince prepares to encounter his grandson, Gabriel. The Prince, burdened by the weight of a family secret, exhibits both anticipation and dread as he engages in a conversation with his preceptor about Gabriel's upbringing and character. Gabriel, on the other hand, is portrayed as impetuous and introspective, caught between his noble heritage and a desire for personal freedom. His internal conflicts are brought to the forefront as he reflects on his dreams and aspirations while navigating the complexities of familial expectations and societal roles. The dynamic between Gabriel and the Prince foreshadows ensuing conflicts and emotional struggles as the plot unfolds. (This is an automatically generated summary.)

Credits:

Produced by Renald Levesque and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team. 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/Gabriel_(roman)

Reading ease score: 84.6 (6th grade). Easy to read.

Release date is 2004-09-06