The Red Lily

by Anatole France · audio summary, about 9 min

In the brilliant societies of Paris and Florence, a wealthy woman's search for true love is consumed by the destructive power of jealousy.

Key ideas

• The painful conflict between social duty, personal desire, and the destructive power of jealousy.
• The contrast between the cold, ambitious political world of Paris and the passionate, artistic atmosphere of Florence.
• The tragic realization that complete emotional ownership of another person is an impossible and destructive illusion.

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