Sous les marronniers: Contes et récits by Eugène Muller
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"Sous les marronniers: Contes et récits" by Eugène Muller is a collection of short stories likely written in the early 20th century. This book explores various themes primarily centered around human emotions, morality, and the everyday experiences of individuals in rural settings. Through poignant narratives, the author reflects on the complexities of human life, relationships, and the lessons learned from love, sacrifice, and community. The stories featured in this collection include diverse
characters and settings, from the kind-hearted schoolmaster M. Bidard, who struggles with the unruly nature of his students while earning their love and respect, to the tale of a peasant wrongfully accused of murder, showcasing themes of justice and redemption. Another narrative explores the sacrifices of a young mother who risks everything for her child's prosperity, only to face tragic consequences. The vivid storytelling encapsulates the essence of life’s trials and tribulations, providing readers with valuable insights into kindness, courage, and the human spirit’s resilience. Overall, "Sous les marronniers: Contes et récits" invites readers to reflect on their own lives through the lens of relatable and emotionally charged tales. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Author | Muller, Eugène, 1826-1913 |
|---|---|
| Title | Sous les marronniers: Contes et récits |
| Contents | La Fête du maître d'école -- La Bête au bon Dieu -- La Pierre qui tourne -- Le Gentilhomme verrier -- Une Mouche noire -- Courage et témérité. |
| Credits |
Produced by Tonya Allen, Renald Levesque and PG Distributed Proofreaders. This file was produced from images generously made available by the Bibliothèque nationale de France (BnF/Gallica) at gallica.bnf.fr. |
| Reading Level | Reading ease score: 78.6 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read. |
| Language | French |
| LoC Class | PQ: Language and Literatures: Romance literatures: French, Italian, Spanish, Portuguese |
| Subject | Short stories |
| Subject | France -- Social life and customs -- 19th century -- Fiction |
| Category | Text |
| eBook-No. | 11905 |
| Release Date | Apr 1, 2004 |
| Last Update | Oct 28, 2024 |
| Copyright | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 363 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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