Excerpt from Violette of Père Lachaise
Yet her lips were pale and were framed in a kiss which was an unconsummated dying. On the threshold that she was approaching a voice arrested her. Love and sorrow hailed her, memories beckoned, and her tears grew stilled, while she pressed one hand to her heart, and threw that kiss with the other. Thus She passed into death, a flower snapped in two, not by a Zephyr, but by a wind that had known the sea, and at first had rippled gently its surface in beautiful laughter, and then in angry revulsion had lashed it to foam.
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Paperback. Zustand: New. Print on Demand. This book is a rich, multifaceted narrative that contemplates how mankind finds meaning and connection in life. Set amidst the backdrop of PÃ re Lachaise cemetery in Paris, a young girl named Violette blossoms. The author deftly paints a vivid tableau of childhood against a canvas of mortality and contemplation. As Violette's consciousness expands, she grapples with profound existential themes. Through her vivid imagination and perspective, she explores the beauty and unfairness of the world, making observations that belie her age. Inspired by great literature and thinkers, she hungers for a future where love and justice prevail. The story delves into the complexities of intergenerational relationships, poverty, social injustice, and the very nature of existence. The author skillfully weaves together Violette's personal reflections with universal experiences, encouraging readers to question their own values and aspirations. It paints a poignant picture of an individual striving to find her place while contemplating the transience of life. Ultimately, this book serves as a timeless reminder of the human spirit's resilience and capacity for hope, making it a resonant and deeply human read. This book is a reproduction of an important historical work, digitally reconstructed using state-of-the-art technology to preserve the original format. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in the book. print-on-demand item. Bestandsnummer des Verkäufers 9781334668210_0
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PAP. Zustand: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000. Bestandsnummer des Verkäufers LW-9781334668210
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