Amaury by Alexandre Dumas

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Author Dumas, Alexandre, 1802-1870
Translator Yarza, Florencio S. de
Title Amaury
Credits Produced by Chuck Greif and the Online Distributed
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Summary "Amaury" by Alexandre Dumas is a novel written in the early 20th century. The story delves into themes of love, societal expectations, and personal conflict, centering around the character of Amaury de Leoville, a young nobleman navigating his affections for Magdalena de Avrigny amidst the complexities of his mentorship and the dynamics of familial relationships. The opening of the narrative introduces us to a lively Parisian salon, where conversations flow freely among the attendees, with a particular focus on the character of the Count de M..., who serves as a facilitator of discussions. As the evening progresses, the topic shifts to love, leading to an engaging discourse that sets the stage for the introduction of Amaury, the central character. He is depicted as handsome and aristocratic, with a deep affection for Magdalena, the daughter of his former tutor, Dr. Avrigny. Their love is challenged by the doctor's growing severity and protectiveness, hinting at the tensions that will unfold in their relationship. We see Amaury's emotional turmoil as he grapples with these tensions and prepares to propose to Magdalena, setting the tone for the romantic conflicts that will drive the story forward. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Language Spanish
LoC Class PQ: Language and Literatures: Romance literatures: French, Italian, Spanish, Portuguese
Subject Tuberculosis -- Fiction
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