Heath's Modern Language Series: La Mère de la Marquise by Edmond About

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Author About, Edmond, 1828-1885
Editor Brush, Murray Peabody, 1872-1954
Title Heath's Modern Language Series: La Mère de la Marquise
Note Reading ease score: 76.9 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read.
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Summary "La Mère de la Marquise" by Edmond About is a novel written in the late 19th century. The story revolves around Éliane Benoît, a widow who, despite her previous misfortunes, harbors aspirations to secure a prestigious future for her daughter, Lucile, by marrying her off to a man of noble descent. The narrative explores themes of ambition, social status, and the intertwining of love and societal expectations. At the start of the novel, the reader is introduced to the character of Mme Benoît, who is portrayed as a vivacious and ambitious woman with a vivid memory of her own youth and a desire to elevate her family's status. The plot begins with her memories of seizing opportunities for her daughter, initially navigating through encounters with potential suitors until she finally determines to marry Lucile to a suitable marquis. Through this introduction, the stage is set for a comedic exploration of social pretensions and the complications that arise from Mme Benoît's persistent ambition in the harsh world of aristocratic Parisian society. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Language French
LoC Class PQ: Language and Literatures: Romance literatures: French, Italian, Spanish, Portuguese
Subject French fiction -- 19th century
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EBook-No. 22813
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Copyright Status Public domain in the USA.
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