Le grillon du foyer by Charles Dickens

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Author Dickens, Charles, 1812-1870
Translator Chaillot, Amédée
Uniform Title The cricket on the hearth. French
Title Le grillon du foyer
Note Reading ease score: 78.5 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read.
Note Wikipedia page about this book: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Cricket_on_the_Hearth Wikipedia page about this book: https://fr.wikipedia.org/wiki/Le_Grillon_du_foyer_(nouvelle)
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Summary "Le grillon du foyer" by Charles Dickens is a fantastical story written in the mid-19th century. The narrative centers around the domestic life of Mistress Peerybingle and her husband John, who are animated by the voices of a kettle and a cricket, both of which symbolize warmth and welcome in their home. As evening falls, the story hints at the relationships and dynamics within their household while contrasting the cheerful sounds of the cricket with the deeper emotional currents of the characters. At the start of the story, Mistress Peerybingle is preparing the house for the evening, interacting with the kettle, which seems to have a personality of its own, and setting the stage for a cozy night. John Peerybingle arrives home through a storm, bringing with him a sense of rugged masculinity and sweetness as he is welcomed by Dot, who is enthusiastic and loving. The chapter also introduces the mysterious old man who is the Peerybingle’s guest, hinting at future developments in the story. As their warm domestic setting unfolds, the focus shifts between the playful banter of the household and the deeper complexities of each character, all while the cricket serenades them, foretelling its role as a harbinger of good fortune and familial blessings. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Language French
LoC Class PR: Language and Literatures: English literature
Subject England -- Social life and customs -- 19th century -- Fiction
Subject Christmas stories, English
Subject Holidays -- Fiction
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EBook-No. 16020
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Most Recently Updated Dec 14, 2020
Copyright Status Public domain in the USA.
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