Fleur d'Abîme by Jean Aicard
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Aicard, Jean, 1848-1921
French
"Fleur d'Abîme" by Jean Aicard is a novel written in the late 19th century. It introduces us to the central character, Marie Déperrier, a young woman on the verge of navigating the complexities of love and society, marked by her duality and ambition. The narrative explores themes of beauty, societal expectations, and the contrasting nature of her i...
as she admires her reflection in the mirror, embodying both innocence and an awareness of her beauty. The opening scenes delve into her vanity and her longing for a life of luxury, hinting at her ambitions far beyond her modest background. As various characters are introduced, including the comte Paul d’Aiguebelle, it becomes evident that Marie is entangled in a complicated social web, balancing her aspirations for wealth and status with the realities of her upbringing. The tensions between her true self and the facade she presents to the world create a layered exploration of identity and deceit that promises to drive the narrative forward. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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