02304cam a22003013u 4500 35718 UtSlPG 20260610133821.0 m cr n 260607r2011||||utu|||||o|||||||||||||| d UtSlPG fr iso639-1 PQ Karr, Alphonse, 1808-1890 Clotilde Salt Lake City, UT : Project Gutenberg, 2011 1 online resource : multiple file formats text txt rdacontent computer c rdamedia online resource cr rdacarrier Release date is 2011-04-01 Produced by Hélène de Mink, Charlene Taylor and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net (This book was created from images of public domain material made available by the University of Toronto Libraries (http://link.library.utoronto.ca/booksonline/).) "Clotilde" by Alphonse Karr is a novel written in the late 19th century. The story is set in the seaside village of Trouville, France, where the protagonist, Clotilde, navigates the complicated terrain of love and ambition amidst her relationships with those close to her. The interplay between the characters hints at themes of social class, personal aspiration, and the pursuit of happiness in a stratified society. At the start of the novel, we are introduced to Trouville, a picturesque setting that contrasts with the tumultuous emotions of its inhabitants. Clotilde, a captivating young woman, finds herself torn between her affection for the ambitious and daring Tony Vatinel and the expectations surrounding her potential marriage to Arthur de Sommery. As the opening unfolds, Clotilde's internal struggles become evident, especially when she grapples with her desires against the backdrop of societal pressures and her family's affection. The vivid imagery and rich character portrayals set the stage for a tale that explores the complexities of love and ambition, foreshadowing the conflicts that will arise as Clotilde contemplates her future. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Original publication data not identified French fiction -- 19th century https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/35718 76561 76561