The Bordeaux, Henry 1870-1963 creator Davis, Ruth Helen 1885-1937 text utu 2023 monographic en 1 online resource : multiple file formats "The Awakening" by Henry Bordeaux is a novel written in the early 20th century. The narrative centers around Elizabeth Molay-Norrois and her tumultuous marriage to Albert Derize, a renowned historian. The story unfolds as Elizabeth seeks divorce after discovering her husband's infidelity, revealing the complexities of personal relationships and societal expectations surrounding love and marriage. The opening of the novel presents the initial steps of the divorce proceedings for Elizabeth and Albert Derize. As the legal petition is drafted in a law office in Grenoble, a cast of supporting characters—including clerks and lawyers—discuss the scandal surrounding the case. This scene sets the tone for the exploration of themes such as betrayal, societal judgment, and the struggle for personal autonomy. The narrative introduces Elizabeth's character, her imposing family background, and hints at her internal conflicts regarding her husband's unfaithfulness, thereby laying the groundwork for the emotional turmoil she will face as the separation process unfolds. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Release date is 2023-04-02 Laura Natal Rodrigues (Images generously made available by Hathi Trust Digital Library.) Originally published: United States: Dutton, 1914 French fiction -- Translations into English PQ United States: Dutton, 1914 14019165 https://catalog.hathitrust.org/Record/008672204 https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/70440 https://catalog.hathitrust.org/Record/008672204 https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/70440 UtSlPG 260607 20260610134629.0 70440