Mont-Oriol
Mont-Oriol by Guy de Maupassant, published by EISENBRAUNS on July 29, 2016, is a literary work originally released in 1887. This edition, written in French and spanning 188 pages, presents a narrative centered on Christiane Andermatt, who travels to Auvergne for treatment related to her alleged sterility. During her stay, she becomes romantically involved with Paul Brétigny, leading to significant developments in her life, while her husband, William Andermatt, engages in financial speculation in the region.
Readers will encounter a blend of romantic and financial intrigue, as the story unfolds against the backdrop of the medical profession. The novel also critiques the societal conditions faced by women, particularly through Christiane’s experiences and her pregnancy. Additionally, it explores themes of finance and speculation, involving characters such as Clovis, a false vagabond, and the father Oriol. This edition offers a comprehensive look at Maupassant’s exploration of these intertwined narratives within a historical context.
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Mont-Oriol est le troisi�me roman de Guy de Maupassant, publi� en 1887. Christiane Andermatt, venue en Auvergne, sur les terres d’Enval, suivre un traitement contre une pr�tendue st�rilit�, s’�prend de Paul Br�tigny dont elle aura une fille, tandis que son mari William Andermatt sp�cule sur des terrains de la r�gion. L’intrigue amoureuse se double ainsi d’une intrigue financi�re, � laquelle s’ajoute une satire du milieu m�dical. � cette derni�re s’ajoutent �galement une satire de la condition de la femme � travers le personnage de Christiane et sa grossesse ainsi qu’une satire de la finance au travers de la sp�culation dont les personnages centraux sont, outre William, Clovis, le faux vagabond, et le p�re Oriol.
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