La Tontine by Alain René Le Sage
La Tontine is a classic French novel by Alain René Le Sage, first published in 1726. It tells the story of a group of friends who decide to form a tontine, a type of investment fund in which members contribute money and then receive a share of the profits when the fund is dissolved. The novel follows the fortunes of the members of the tontine as they try to outwit each other and maximize their profits. Along the way, they encounter a variety of characters, including a scheming lawyer, a mysterious stranger, and a beautiful young woman. The novel is a comedy of manners, full of wit and humor, and is considered one of the earliest examples of the picaresque novel.
By Alain René Le Sage · First published 1747 · Genre: Comedy, Romance, Adventure · 5,554 words
First lines
Scene: Dr. Peacock's house.
Flem: Truly, Dr. Peacock, you're a clever man. I've been a pharmacist for twenty-five years and never met a doctor who practiced medicine like you.
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- Work type: Novel
- Author: Alain René Le Sage
- Date: 1747 CE
- Language: English
- Genres: Comedy, Romance, Adventure, Historical Fiction, Satire
- Length: 5,554 words
- Structure: 1 section, 415 paragraphs
- Reading fit: Fairly Easy (7th Grade)
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Genres
- Comedy — La Tontine is a comedic novel by Alain René Le Sage, featuring a series of humorous and farcical events.
- Romance — The novel follows the romantic entanglements of its characters, and features a number of love stories.
- Adventure — The novel follows the adventures of its characters as they travel across Europe in pursuit of their goals.
- Historical Fiction — La Tontine is set in 18th century France, and features a number of historical figures and events.
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18th century · French drama · Translations into English · care · colonel · daughter · doctor · dudley · entering · exit · flem · friend