Paul et Virginie
About this book
Paul and Virginia, two fatherless children are brought up in poverty and innocence, amid the tropical scenery of the island of Mauritius. Virginia is recalled to France by a harsh and wealthy aunt. There she is miserable, and after two years returns to the island. But her ship is wrecked and she is drowned before the eyes of Paul.
Reader Profile
3.7/5 · 8649 readers · 311 pages · ≈ 5 h 46 m · Demanding
How long does it take to read Paul et Virginie?
About ≈ 5 h 46 m — 311 pages, assuming roughly 250 words per page at 225 words per minute.
How many pages is Paul et Virginie?
311 pages in its most-read edition.
What genre is Paul et Virginie?
It sits on the Biography & Memoir, History, Fiction shelves.
Has Paul et Virginie been made into a movie or TV show?
Yes — screen adaptations include Q2410041.
Is Paul et Virginie in the public domain?
Yes — it is free to read and share.
Who are the main characters in Paul et Virginie?
The main characters include Bernardin de Saint-Pierre (1737-1814), Henry Hunter (1741-1802,).
Where does Paul et Virginie take place?
It is set in Tropics, Mauritius, New York (N.Y.) during 1805.
Who wrote Paul et Virginie?
Bernardin de Saint-Pierre (1917–1181).
Where can I read Paul et Virginie online for free?
It is in the public domain — read it free on Open Library