The Pomp of the Lavilettes, Volume 1

Name: The Pomp of the Lavilettes, Volume 1
Author: Gilbert Parker

The Pomp of the Lavilettes is a novel by Gilbert Parker that tells the story of a French Canadian family living in Quebec during the late 18th century. The book follows the lives of several generations of the Lavillette family as they navigate the political and social upheavals of their time, including the American Revolutionary War and the French Revolution. Along the way, the characters face challenges such as love, betrayal, and personal growth.

By Gilbert Parker · First published 1904 · Genre: Historical Fiction, Romance, Drama · 9 chapters · 24,167 words

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You could not call the place a village, nor yet could it be called a town. Viewed from the bluff, on the English side of the river, it was a long stretch of small farmhouses -- some painted red, with green shutters, some painted white, with red shutters -- set upon long strips of land, green, yellow, and brown, as it chanced to be pasture land, fields of grain, or "plough-land."

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Work type: Novel
Author: Gilbert Parker
Date: 1904 CE
Language: English
Genres: Historical Fiction, Romance, Drama, Family Saga
Length: 24,167 words
Structure: 9 chapters, 335 paragraphs
Reading fit: Very Easy (5th Grade or below)

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Genres

Historical Fiction — The narrative is set in a specific historical period, with events and characters influenced by historical context.
Romance — The plot includes romantic relationships and emotional connections as central elements.
Drama — The story involves intense character development and emotional themes, focusing on personal and social conflicts.
Family Saga — The book explores the dynamics and history of a particular family over time, highlighting generational changes.