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050		4	_aPQ
100	1		_aFrance, Anatole, _d1844-1924
240	1	4	_aLes sept femmes de la Barbe-Bleue. English
245	1	4	_aThe Seven Wives of Bluebeard : _b1920
264		1	_aSalt Lake City, UT : _bProject Gutenberg, _c2008
300			_a1 online resource : _bmultiple file formats
336			_atext _btxt _2rdacontent
337			_acomputer _bc _2rdamedia
338			_aonline resource _bcr _2rdacarrier
500			_aRelease date is 2008-05-09
508			_aProduced by David Widger
520			_a"The Seven Wives of Bluebeard" by Anatole France is a novel written during the early 20th century. The book presents a reimagining of the classic Bluebeard tale, which delves into themes of love, betrayal, and the darker aspects of human nature. It seeks to reconstruct the misunderstood character of Bluebeard while exploring the lives and fates of his wives, emphasizing the influence of narrative and historical perception. Throughout the story, Bluebeard, also known as Bernard de Montragoux, is depicted as a romantic but tragically inept nobleman whose relationships with his seven wives often end in tragedy and misunderstanding. The narrative explores his initial shyness and affection for his wives, contrasting with their various flaws—ranging from drunkenness to ambition—which ultimately lead to their downfalls. As Bluebeard suffers from the betrayal and loss of each wife, particularly the cunning Jeanne de Lespoisse, who plots against him, the story culminates in a tragic confrontation that brings as much sorrow and chaos to Bluebeard's life as the myths that surround him. Ultimately, the novel serves as a critique of societal norms and the often misrepresented nature of individuals victims of circumstance. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
534			_nOriginal publication data not identified
653			_aFrench fiction -- Translations into English
653			_aHusband and wife -- Fiction
653			_aBluebeard (Legendary character) -- Fiction
700	1		_aMay, J. Lewis _q(James Lewis), _d1873-1961
700	1		_aMiall, Bernard, _d1876-1953
700	1		_aStewart, D. B.
856	4	0	_uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/25411
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