L'Holocauste: Roman Contemporain

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

La Jeunesse, Ernest, 1874-1917

Language:

French

Physical Description:

1 online resource : multiple file formats

Place of Publication:

Salt Lake City, UT : Project Gutenberg,

Summary:

"L'Holocauste: Roman Contemporain" by Ernest La Jeunesse is a contemporary novel written in the late 19th century. The work appears to explore themes of love, desire, and existential longing through intricate and poetic language. The narrative introduces a male protagonist who reflects intensely on his feelings for a woman, revealing both profound passion and deep melancholy regarding their connection. The opening of the novel presents a dreamlike encounter between the narrator and the woman he loves, filled with rich imagery and emotional complexity. As the narrator navigates his thoughts, he oscillates between feelings of joy in their connection and the sorrow that accompanies the inevitable passing of time. The setting shifts from intimate moments in a private room to the loneliness of the outside world, emphasizing the contrast between their intimate love and the harsh realities of life. In this exploration of love and loss, the prose conveys a sense of urgency and reflection, establishing a deep emotional resonance that hints at the pain of desire and the fear of separation. (This is an automatically generated summary.)

Credits:

Produced by Giovanni Fini

Notes:

Reading ease score: 74.8 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read.

Release date is 2016-02-22