Le lys noir by Jules de Gastyne

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Author Gastyne, Jules de, 1847-1920
Title Le lys noir
Credits Produced by Carlo Traverso, Chuck Greif and the Distributed Proofreaders of Europe. This file was produced from images generously made available by the Bibliothèque nationale de France (BnF/Gallica) at http://gallica.bnf.fr
Summary "Le lys noir" by Jules de Gastyne is a grand dramatic novel written in the late 19th century. The story revolves around the tumultuous life of Jacques de Brécourt, a young man in deep emotional turmoil, driven by his unrequited love for the beautiful Laurence de Frémilly. As Brécourt grapples with heartbreak and despair, the narrative explores themes of love, betrayal, and the societal pressures of the time. The opening of the novel introduces us to a frigid night in Paris, where Jacques de Brécourt emerges from a house, visibly distressed and contemplating suicide by the Seine. His anguish stems from the sudden end of his engagement to Laurence, whom he professes to love deeply. As he runs through the streets, he seeks solace from his friend Mareuil, revealing the haunting pain of his lost love. This initial scene sets a tone of tragedy and longing, suggesting that Jacques’s emotional struggles will be at the heart of the unfolding drama, intertwined with family expectations and societal constraints. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Language French
LoC Class PQ: Language and Literatures: Romance literatures: French, Italian, Spanish, Portuguese
Subject French fiction -- 20th century
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EBook-No. 17184
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Most Recently Updated Dec 13, 2020
Copyright Status Public domain in the USA.
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