The White Rocks: A Novel (1896) (Paperback) (ISBN-13: 9781104408640)

The White Rocks is a novel written by Edouard Rod and published in 1896. The story takes place in a small village in Switzerland and revolves around the lives of the villagers, particularly two families: the Granges and the Ropraz. The Granges are a wealthy family who own the white rocks, a valuable quarry that provides them with a comfortable living. The Ropraz, on the other hand, are poor farmers who struggle to make ends meet.The novel explores the complex relationships between the two families and the various conflicts that arise between them. At the heart of the story is a love triangle between the Grange's daughter, Jeanne, her fianc�����, Pierre, and a young Ropraz man named Julien. As the story progresses, tensions rise between the families, and the love triangle becomes more complicated.The White Rocks is a beautifully written novel that explores themes of love, class, and tradition. It provides a fascinating glimpse into the lives of Swiss villagers in the late 19th century and is a must-read for anyone interested in Swiss literature or European history.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.

Author: Edouard Rod
ISBN-10: 1104408643
ISBN-13: 9781104408640
Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
Language: English
Published: 04/27/2009
Pages: 296
Format: Paperback
Weight: 0.88lbs
Size: 9.00h x 6.00w x 0.62d