Petite Mère by Mme. E. de Pressensé
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"Petite Mère" by Mme E. de Pressensé is a novel written in the late 19th century. The story revolves around the struggles and resilience of two young siblings, Joséphine, affectionately called "Petite Mère," and her younger brother, Charlot, as they navigate their harsh life in a world that seems indifferent to their plight. Abandoned by their mother and often left to fend for themselves, the story delves into their daily challenges, underscoring
themes of childhood innocence, responsibility, and parental bonds even in the absence of their father. The opening of the novel introduces us to the precarious situation of Petite Mère and Charlot as they wait anxiously for their father, who has not returned home after a long day of work. The siblings are depicted in a state of hunger and uncertainty, with Charlot expressing his basic needs while Petite Mère does her best to comfort him despite their empty pantry. As the story unfolds, we learn more about their daily routines and the burden placed on Petite Mère at such a tender age. The first chapter vividly portrays their lives, revealing the bond between the two children, highlighting their innocence, and setting the stage for their struggles as they face the complexities of a world that demands so much from them while providing so little in return. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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About this eBook
| Author | Pressensé, E. de, Mme., 1826-1901 |
|---|---|
| Title | Petite Mère |
| Credits | Produced by Daniel Fromont |
| Reading Level | Reading ease score: 81.1 (6th grade). Easy to read. |
| Language | French |
| LoC Class | PQ: Language and Literatures: Romance literatures: French, Italian, Spanish, Portuguese |
| LoC Class | PZ: Language and Literatures: Juvenile belles lettres |
| Subject | Children -- Juvenile fiction |
| Category | Text |
| eBook-No. | 26827 |
| ISBN (HTML) | 979-8-238-26827-9 |
| Release Date | Oct 7, 2008 |
| Last Update | Jan 4, 2021 |
| Copyright | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 334 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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