Serge Panine. Volume I
Serge Panine is a novel by Georges Ohnet that was first published in French in 1881. The story follows the life of Serge Panine, a young man who rises from poverty to become a successful writer and socialite in Parisian society. Along the way, he faces numerous challenges and obstacles, including romantic entanglements, financial difficulties, and personal tragedies. Despite these setbacks, Serge ultimately achieves his dream of becoming a celebrated author and is able to overcome many of the obstacles that stand in his way. The novel explores themes of ambition, love, betrayal, and redemption, and has been praised for its vivid depiction of Parisian life during the late 19th century.
By Georges Ohnet · First published 1881 · Genre: Romance, Drama, Social Commentary · 6 chapters · 26,410 words
First lines
The firm of Desvarennes has been in an ancient mansion in the Rue Saint Dominique since 1875; it is one of the best known and most important in French industry. The counting-houses are in the wings of the building looking upon the courtyard, which were occupied by the servants when the family whose coat-of-arms has been effaced from above the gate-way were still owners of the estate.
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- Work type: Novel
- Author: Georges Ohnet
- Date: 1881 CE
- Language: English
- Genres: Romance, Drama, Social Commentary, Psychological Fiction, Historical Fiction
- Length: 26,410 words
- Structure: 6 chapters, 467 paragraphs
- Reading fit: Easy (6th Grade)
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Genres
- Romance — The central plot revolves around romantic relationships and emotional entanglements.
- Drama — The narrative is driven by intense emotional conflicts and dramatic situations.
- Social Commentary — The story explores themes of social class and societal expectations.
- Psychological Fiction — The novel delves into the psychological motivations and inner lives of its characters.
Tags
romance · drama · 19th century · French literature · social class · love story · family dynamics · betrayal · identity · passion · society · character development
Contents
- The House of Desvarennes
- The Galley-Slave of Pleasure
- Pierre Returns
- The Rivals
- A Critical Interview
- A Significant Meeting