The House Of The Combrays (1902)

By G. Lenôtre

Book Overview

The House of the Combrays is a novel written by G. Le Notre in 1902. It tells the story of the Combray family, who live in a grand house in the French countryside. The patriarch of the family is Monsieur Combray, a wealthy and respected man who is deeply devoted to his family and his home. The novel follows the lives of Monsieur Combray's children and grandchildren, as they navigate the complexities of family relationships and societal expectations.The House of the Combrays is a richly detailed portrait of French aristocratic life at the turn of the 20th century. Le Notre's prose is elegant and evocative, transporting the reader to a world of grandeur and refinement. The novel explores themes of love, loyalty, and duty, as well as the tensions that arise when tradition clashes with modernity.Overall, The House of the Combrays is a compelling and beautifully written novel that offers a fascinating glimpse into a bygone era. It is a must-read for anyone interested in French literature, historical fiction, or family sagas.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 110439460X
• ISBN13: 9781104394608
• Release Date: April 2009
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 332 Pages
• Weight: 0.98 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.7" x 6.0" x 9.0"