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100 1 _aSaint-Pierre, Bernardin de,
_d1737-1814
245 1 2 _aL'Arcadie; suivie de La pierre d'Abraham
264 1 _aSalt Lake City, UT :
_bProject Gutenberg,
_c2021
300 _a1 online resource :
_bmultiple file formats
336 _atext
_btxt
_2rdacontent
337 _acomputer
_bc
_2rdamedia
338 _aonline resource
_bcr
_2rdacarrier
500 _aRelease date is 2021-11-11
508 _aLaurent Vogel and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at https://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by the Bibliothèque nationale de France (BnF/Gallica))
520 _a"L'Arcadie; suivie de La pierre d'Abraham" by Bernardin de Saint-Pierre is a fictional narrative written in the late 18th century. This work presents a blend of pastoral themes and mythological references, likely exploring the lives of shepherds and the simplicity of rural existence, intermingled with tales of divine intervention and the wisdom of ancient teachings. The story opens with Tirtée, a shepherd in Arcadia, who represents the tranquil life amidst nature, setting the stage for encounters with travelers and the unfolding of deeper narratives. At the start of the narrative, Tirtée is introduced as he tends his flock on the serene slopes of Mount Lycée and witnesses a turbulent sea, contemplating the contrasting fates of land dwellers and sailors. He then encounters two strangers, with whom he offers hospitality, thus inviting themes of friendship and the sharing of stories. The dialogue shifts towards a celebration of Jupiter, introducing the festive aspects of Arcadian life while foreshadowing deeper reflections on loss and love, illustrated through Tirtée's poignant memories of his deceased family members. This gentle yet profound opening sets a compelling tone for the exploration of enduring human emotions and connections against the backdrop of mythological and pastoral life. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
534 _nOriginal publication data not identified
653 _aFrench literature
653 _aUtopias
856 4 0 _uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/66709
999 _c107531
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