Carnation Girl

Author: Masakiro Yoshimura
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Publish Date: 1999-01-01
Features: This book is a widely acclaimed work by the French novelist Alexandre Dumas. To enhance the reading skills and interest of Japanese learners, and to deepen their understanding of Japanese language and culture, the book is arranged in a bilingual format (Japanese and Chinese), allowing readers to refer back and forth and experience the charm of world-class literature in both linguistic environments. The novel depicts the passionate love between the young man Armand and the famous Parisian courtesan Marguerite. Just as Marguerite decides to sell her furniture to start a new life with her lover, she is obstructed by Armand's father at every turn, making it impossible for the lovers to be together. Marguerite, unfortunately, passes away, and Armand is devastated.