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Banks of cloud in the sky, banks of mist amidst the foliage; everything bore the same aspect; everything was asleep, and from time to time there came a waft of pungent scent, the nocturnal breath of the Forest.
At the edge of the wood, some five hundred yards from the house, a piece of waste land showed a brown patch; then there came a lean field of harvested buckwheat, and, still nearer, the stony little hillock, clad with broom, on which stood the Closerie de Ros Grignon.
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Paperback. Condition: New. Print on Demand. In the heart of the vast, untamed forests of Brittany, this book unfolds a poignant tale of Jean Louarn, a humble peasant bound to the unforgiving soil of his family's homestead, Ros Grignon. The weight of poverty and despair threatens to crush Louarn until his wife, Donatienne, sets off to Paris as a wet-nurse. Their separation is a harrowing test of their love, as each struggles to survive in their own desolate ways, haunted by uncertainty and misfortune. The author paints a vivid picture of rural life in late-19th-century France, where superstition and tradition intertwine. The harsh realities of existence are laid bare, from the backbreaking toil of the fields to the constant threat of destitution. This book is a profound meditation on the human spirit's resilience amidst hardship, the enduring power of love, and the transformative nature of tragedy. Through its exploration of the complexities of human existence, this book offers a timeless story of love, loss, and the enduring strength of the human spirit. 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. Seller Inventory # 9781333562649_0
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