Jean-Christophe in Paris: The Market-Place, Antoinette, the House by Romain Rolland

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Author Rolland, Romain, 1866-1944
Translator Cannan, Gilbert, 1884-1955
Uniform Title Jean-Christophe à Paris. English
Title Jean-Christophe in Paris: The Market-Place, Antoinette, the House
Note Reading ease score: 76.9 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read.
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Summary "Jean-Christophe in Paris: The Market-Place, Antoinette, the House" by Romain Rolland is a novel written during the early 20th century. The story follows the protagonist, Christophe Krafft, a young German musician, as he navigates the complexities of life in Paris after fleeing his homeland. The novel explores themes of artistic struggle, cultural clash, and personal identity against the backdrop of a vibrant yet challenging Parisian environment. The opening of the book introduces Christophe as he arrives in Paris, filled with dreams but quickly confronted by the harsh realities of the city. He experiences a mix of wonder and despair as he grapples with feelings of isolation amidst the bustling crowds, the chaotic urban landscape, and the challenge of finding his place as a musician. His initial explorations depict both the beauty and the brutality of Paris, revealing his deep sensitivity to his surroundings. Despite his struggles to understand the city and communicate, he maintains a fierce determination to succeed, suggesting a journey of both personal and artistic evolution lies ahead. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Language English
LoC Class PQ: Language and Literatures: Romance literatures: French, Italian, Spanish, Portuguese
Subject Psychological fiction
Subject Paris (France) -- Fiction
Subject Epic literature
Subject French fiction -- Translations into English
Subject Musicians -- Fiction
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EBook-No. 8149
Release Date
Most Recently Updated Dec 26, 2020
Copyright Status Public domain in the USA.
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