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Paul Ja Virginia

1788

Bernardin de Saint-Pierre

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Paul Ja Virginia

Bernardin de Saint-Pierre

1788

French Literature, Novels

Translated by O. A. (Otto Aleksanteri) Joutsen

Published in 1788, 'Paul et Virginie' by Bernardin de Saint-Pierre is a novel set in Mauritius that tells the poignant love story between two childhood friends, Paul and Virginia. The narrative unfolds against a lush tropical backdrop, exploring themes of love, friendship, and the simplicity of life. The story reflects on their close bond and the challenges they face, ultimately leading to a tragic conclusion. This work is notable for its early exploration of emotional depth in relationships and its vivid depiction of nature.

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A novel written in the late 18th century. This story is recognized for its tender depiction of the bond between the two...

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“إن الفقير يعيش في دنياه في أرض شائكة قد ألفها واعتادها ، فهو لا يتألم لوخزاتها ولذعاتها ، ولكنه إذا وجد يوما من الأيام بين هذه الأشواك وردة ناضرة طار بها فرحا وسرورا وأن الغني يعيش منها في روضة مملوءة بالورود والأزهار قد سئمها وبرم بها ، فهو لا يشعر بجمالها ولا يتلذذ بطيب رائحتها ، ولكنه عثر في طريقه بشوكة تألم لها ألما شديدا لا يشعر بمثله سواه ، وخير للمرء أن يعيش فقيرا مؤملا كل شيء ، من أن يعيش غنيا خائفا من كل شيء .””

— Bernardin de Saint-Pierre

“If life is a punishment, one should wish for an end; if life is a test, one should wish it to be short.””

— Bernardin de Saint-Pierre

“Death, my son, is a good thing for all men; it is the night for this worried day that we call life. It is in the sleep of death that finds rest for eternity the sickness, pain, desperation, and the fears that agitate, without end, we unhappy living souls.””

— Bernardin de Saint-Pierre

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