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100 1 _aBourget, Paul,
_d1852-1935
245 1 0 _aCruelle Énigme
264 1 _aSalt Lake City, UT :
_bProject Gutenberg,
_c2014
300 _a1 online resource :
_bmultiple file formats
336 _atext
_btxt
_2rdacontent
337 _acomputer
_bc
_2rdamedia
338 _aonline resource
_bcr
_2rdacarrier
500 _aRelease date is 2014-02-14
508 _aProduced by Laurent Vogel
520 _a"Cruelle Énigme" by Paul Bourget is a novel written in the late 19th century. The story revolves around the intertwined lives and emotional complexities of its characters, particularly focusing on the connections between a retired general, Comte Alexandre Scilly, and two widows, Mme Castel and her daughter, Mme Liauran, as they navigate their familial relationships and individual struggles. Central themes likely include love, loss, and the societal changes of the time. The opening of "Cruelle Énigme" paints a vivid picture of the emotional landscape experienced by the characters. It begins with Comte Scilly reflecting on the poignant similarities between the older Mme Castel and her younger daughter, Liauran, and how these evoke a profound sense of melancholy in him. As he leaves after a visit, he senses an inexplicable sadness that permeates their lives, exacerbated by the worrying absence of their beloved son, Hubert. The general is filled with concern for the two women, indicating deeper narratives involving Hubert's struggles and the complexities of love and duty that will unfold as the novel progresses. This intricate tapestry of relationships sets the stage for a gripping exploration of human emotions and societal expectations. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
534 _nOriginal publication data not identified
653 _aMan-woman relationships -- Fiction
653 _aFrench fiction -- 19th century
856 4 0 _uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/44911
999 _c85750
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