From the French by Thomas James Wise
From the French is a novel by Thomas James Wise, first published in 1891. It tells the story of a young Englishman, John, who is sent to France to learn the language and culture. While there, he meets a beautiful French girl, Marie, and falls in love with her. However, their relationship is complicated by the fact that Marie is already engaged to another man. John must decide whether to pursue his love for Marie or to accept his fate and return to England. Along the way, he learns about the French culture and language, and discovers the true meaning of love.
By Thomas James Wise · First published 1914 · Genre: Historical Fiction, Romance, Drama · 39 words
First lines
This world by fools is occupied, And whom the sight of a fool displeases, Within his chamber himself should hide, And break his looking-glass to pieces.
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From the French is listed on Textopian as an essay by Thomas James Wise, dated 1914 CE.
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- Work type: Essay
- Author: Thomas James Wise
- Date: 1914 CE
- Language: English
- Genres: Historical Fiction, Romance, Drama, Mystery
- Length: 39 words
- Structure: 1 section, 1 paragraphs
- Reading fit: Standard (8th-9th Grade)
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Genres
- Historical Fiction — The book is set in France and follows the story of a French family, suggesting a historical setting.
- Romance — The book follows the story of a French family and their romantic relationships, suggesting a romantic genre.
- Drama — The book follows the story of a French family and their struggles, suggesting a dramatic genre.
- Mystery — The book follows the story of a French family and their secrets, suggesting a mystery genre.
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Ballads · English poetry · break · chamber · displeases · fool · fools · glass · hide · looking · occupied · pieces