Le blé en herbe: roman by Colette

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Author Colette, 1873-1954
Title Le blé en herbe: roman
Credits Produced by Laura Natal Rodrigues at Free Literature (Images
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Summary "Le blé en herbe: roman" by Colette is a novel likely written in the early 20th century. The story centers around two young protagonists, Philippe and Vinca, who navigate the complexities of adolescence and budding feelings of love during their summer vacations on the Brittany coast. As they confront the social expectations and inner turmoil of growing up, their friendship transforms into a deeper, more uncertain relationship. The opening of the novel introduces the characters of Vinca and Philippe, highlighting their contrasting yet interconnected experiences as they engage in summertime activities, including fishing and swimming. Vinca is portrayed as a spirited young girl, confident yet grappling with the changes that accompany adolescence. Philippe, on the other hand, is depicted as a more introspective boy, caught between his feelings for Vinca and the challenges of growing up. Their interactions reveal a shift from childhood innocence to the complexities of young love, marked by jealousy, misunderstanding, and the ever-present tension of impending separation as summer draws to a close. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Language French
LoC Class PQ: Language and Literatures: Romance literatures: French, Italian, Spanish, Portuguese
Subject France -- Fiction
Subject French fiction -- 20th century
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Copyright Status Public domain in the USA.
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