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100 1 _aOhnet, Georges,
_d1848-1918
245 1 2 _aL'Ame de Pierre
264 1 _aSalt Lake City, UT :
_bProject Gutenberg,
_c2004
300 _a1 online resource :
_bmultiple file formats
336 _atext
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_2rdacontent
337 _acomputer
_bc
_2rdamedia
338 _aonline resource
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500 _aWikipedia page about this book: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/L%27%C3%82me_de_Pierre
500 _aRelease date is 2004-12-03
508 _aProduced by Suzanne Shell, Renald Levesque and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team. This file was produced from images generously made available by the Bibliothèque nationale de France (BnF/Gallica)
520 _a"L'Ame de Pierre" by Georges Ohnet is a novel written in the late 19th century. The story delves into profound themes of love, sacrifice, and the supernatural, particularly focusing on the complex interactions between a group of characters that include the enigmatic doctor Davidoff, the despairing artist Pierre Laurier, and Jacques de Vignes, whose health hangs in the balance. At its core, the narrative explores the impact of emotional and psychological influences on physical well-being, setting the stage for a compelling examination of relationships and the potential for life's renewal and transformation. The opening of the novel introduces an intriguing scenario where Dr. Davidoff passionately discusses the power of suggestion and the influence of the mind on the body during a dinner at the Hôtel de Paris in Monte-Carlo. The lively gathering quickly transforms from a casual dinner into a deep philosophical debate on life, death, and the mysterious connections between souls. As laughter and protest fill the air, Davidoff recounts a bizarre tale from his homeland about Wladimir Alexievich, who sacrifices his own life force to save his beloved fiancée, Maria. This story ignites curiosity and skepticism among the guests, particularly Jacques, who yearns for healing from his ailment. The scene culminates with Pierre Laurier, who is emotionally tethered to the beautiful but unfaithful Clémence Villa, contemplating the price of love and the possibility of redemption through an exchange of souls. The opening serves as a vivid introduction to the intricate relationships and existential dilemmas that will unfold throughout the narrative. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
534 _nOriginal publication data not identified
653 _aParanormal fiction
856 4 0 _uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/14251
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