| Author |
Yver, Colette, 1874-1953 |
| Title |
Princesses de science
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| Original Publication |
Paris: Calmann-Lévy, 1907.
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| Note |
Wikipedia page on this work: https://fr.wikipedia.org/wiki/Princesses_de_science
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| Note |
Reading ease score: 71.5 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read.
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| Credits |
Laurent Vogel and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at https://www.pgdp.net (This book was produced from images made available by the HathiTrust Digital Library.)
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| Summary |
"Princesses de science" by Colette Yver is a fictional narrative written in the early 20th century. The story introduces readers to Dr. Fernand Guéméné, a young physician, and Thérèse Herlinge, a dedicated medical intern, as they navigate their professional ambitions and personal feelings in a male-dominated medical field. Within this backdrop, the narrative explores themes of love, sacrifice, and the struggle for identity as Thérèse seeks to forge her path as a woman in science. The beginning of "Princesses de science" offers insight into the lives of its central characters. Dr. Guéméné is depicted as he prepares for his day, revealing his admiration for Thérèse and his aspirations for their future. Thérèse, on the other hand, is characterized as strong-willed and focused on her medical studies, intent on balancing her role as both a medical professional and a potential partner to Guéméné. Their initial interactions suggest both a deep connection and a brewing conflict regarding gender roles and societal expectations, setting the stage for a complex examination of love and ambition. The opening lays a foundation for the nuanced exploration of their relationship as they grapple with personal and professional conflicts. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Language |
French |
| LoC Class |
PQ: Language and Literatures: Romance literatures: French, Italian, Spanish, Portuguese
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| Subject |
French fiction -- 20th century
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| Category |
Text |
| EBook-No. |
75043 |
| Release Date |
Jan 5, 2025 |
| Copyright Status |
Public domain in the USA. |
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