La Vie d'un Simple (Mémoires d'un Métayer) by Émile Guillaumin
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"La Vie d'un Simple (Mémoires d'un Métayer)" by Émile Guillaumin is a semi-autobiographical novel written in the early 20th century. It explores the day-to-day life of a simple peasant named Étienne Bertin, affectionately known as "Tiennon," detailing his experiences growing up in a rural French farming community. The narrative delves into the struggles, joys, and philosophy of farm life, presenting a poignant reflection on the rural working class during that era. The
opening of the novel introduces the character of Père Tiennon, an elderly neighbor who shares stories of his life with the narrator. Through their conversations, we learn about the monotony and hardship of peasant life, as well as the sense of community and camaraderie among rural inhabitants. The protagonist, Étienne, recounts his early life on the farm, marked by family dynamics, the hard work associated with being a métayer (sharecropper), and the encounters with neighbors and fellow villagers. The vivid descriptions of the land and its creatures, alongside the protagonist's innocent observations, set the tone for a rich exploration of peasant life and the enduring human spirit amidst the challenges of rural existence. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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About this eBook
| Author | Guillaumin, Émile, 1873-1951 |
|---|---|
| Title | La Vie d'un Simple (Mémoires d'un Métayer) |
| Credits |
Produced by Frank van Drogen, Laurent Vogel and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at www.pgdp.net |
| Reading Level | Reading ease score: 79.3 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read. |
| Language | French |
| LoC Class | PQ: Language and Literatures: Romance literatures: French, Italian, Spanish, Portuguese |
| Subject | Peasants -- France -- History -- 19th century -- Fiction |
| Category | Text |
| eBook-No. | 63646 |
| ISBN (HTML) | 979-8-238-63646-7 |
| Release Date | Nov 5, 2020 |
| Last Update | Oct 18, 2024 |
| Copyright | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 451 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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