La pêcheuse d'âmes

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Sacher-Masoch, Leopold, Ritter von, 1835-1895

Language:

French

Physical Description:

1 online resource : multiple file formats

Place of Publication:

Salt Lake City, UT : Project Gutenberg,

Summary:

"La pêcheuse d'âmes" by Leopold von Sacher-Masoch is a novel written in the late 19th century. The book introduces us to Zésim Jadewski, a young officer who has just returned to his homeland and is set to encounter various significant characters, particularly women who will affect his life in profound ways. The story seems to delve into themes of love, fate, and supernatural elements, combined with the tension between earthly desires and spiritual paths." "At the start of the novel, we witness an intriguing scene where Zésim, after hearing a distressing cry near a river, rushes to investigate, only to encounter mysterious white figures that vanish before he can reach them. This encounter piques his curiosity but foreshadows the strange events to come. Upon returning home, he enjoys a warm reunion with his mother, revealing his fondness for childhood memories and relationships, particularly with a girl named Dragomira. However, hints of danger and the supernatural loom over Zésim's interactions, especially as he learns about Dragomira's changed demeanor and her ties to a religious mission that might complicate their destinies. The opening sets the stage for a blend of romance, suspense, and thematic exploration of love versus duty amidst supernatural influences." (This is an automatically generated summary.)

Notes:

Reading ease score: 82.2 (6th grade). Easy to read.

Wikipedia page about this book: https://fr.wikipedia.org/wiki/La_P%C3%AAcheuse_d%27%C3%A2mes

Release date is 2013-06-21