The Red Lily — Volume 01
1894
The Red Lily, first published in 1894 by Anatole France, is a novel set against the backdrop of Parisian society. It follows Therese, a young woman struggling with her desires and social obligations, as she seeks deeper meaning in her life and love. Through her interactions with friends, family, and her husband, Count Martin-Belleme, the story explores themes of love, identity, and societal constraints. France's nuanced portrayal of character and society highlights the superficiality of social circles and the irony of romantic pursuits.
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“The majestic equality of the law forbids rich and poor alike from pissing in the streets, sleeping under bridges, and stealing bread.””
— Anatole France
“The sadness of churches at night moves me; I feel in them the grandeur of nothingness.””
— Anatole France
“Whatever one may do, one is always alone in the world. That is what he wishes to say. He is right. You may always explain: you never are understood.””
— Anatole France
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