Little Louise Roque
The story revolves around a young woman who marries an older man for financial security and social status. She struggles with the moral implications of her decision and grapples with feelings of guilt and emptiness in her marriage. The narrative explores themes of materialism, class, and the societal pressures that shape individual choices.
By Guy de Maupassant · First published 1886 · Genre: Crime, Psychological, Drama · 14,324 words
First lines
The former soldier, Mederic Rompel, familiarly called Mederic by the country folks, left the post office of Roily-le-Tors at the usual hour. After passing through the village with his long stride, he cut across the meadows of Villaume and reached the bank of the Brindille, following the path along the water's edge to the village of Carvelin, where he commenced to deliver his letters. He walked quickly, following the course of the narrow river, which frothed, murmured and boiled in its grassy bed beneath an arch of willows.
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- Work type: Novel
- Author: Guy de Maupassant
- Date: 1886 CE
- Language: English
- Genres: Crime, Psychological, Drama, Realism, Mystery
- Length: 14,324 words
- Structure: 1 section, 349 paragraphs
- Reading fit: Easy (6th Grade)
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Genres
- Crime — The plot revolves around a murder investigation, making crime a central theme.
- Psychological — The story delves into the psychological motivations and inner workings of the characters.
- Drama — The narrative explores intense emotional and moral conflicts.
- Realism — The writing style and depiction of everyday life reflect the principles of literary realism.
Tags
FrenchLiterature · Realism · PsychologicalInsight · SocialCommentary · Marriage · Relationships · FamilyDynamics · SocietalExpectations · Conformity · Rebellion · IdentityCrisis · ComingOfAge