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The Red Lily — Volume 03

By Anatole France

(3.5 stars) • 10 reviews

Amidst societal pressures, two lovers face jealousy and doubt, challenging the very essence of their bond.

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2003-04-01
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Summary

"The Red Lily — Volume 03" by Anatole France is a novel that looks at the intricate emotions of romance, envy, and individual development through the intertwined lives of Therese and Jacques Dechartre, whose connection is tested by societal norms and inner demons. Initially set in a secluded Florentine pavilion, the story shows Therese's attempts to console Jacques, who is haunted by jealousy sparked from a discovered letter. Their conversation uncovers Jacques's internal struggle with possessiveness in love, contrasted by Therese's dedication to him. The narrative portrays their relationship as a mix of profound affection and external influences that mirror the challenges of being human.

About the Author

Anatole France was a French poet, journalist, and novelist with several best-sellers. Ironic and skeptical, he was considered in his day the ideal French man of letters. He was a member of the Académie Française, and won the 1921 Nobel Prize in Literature "in recognition of his brilliant literary achievements, characterized as they are by a nobility of style, a profound human sympathy, grace, and a true Gallic temperament".

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