Nouvelles et Contes pour la jeunesse by Madame Guizot

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Author Guizot, Madame (Elisabeth Charlotte Pauline), 1773-1827
Title Nouvelles et Contes pour la jeunesse
Contents Marie -- La vieille Geneviève -- Aglaé et Léontine -- Hélène ou le but manqué -- Le petit Garçon indépendant -- Julie ou la morale de madame Croque-Mitaine -- Les petits Brigands.
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Summary "Nouvelles et Contes pour la jeunesse" by Madame Guizot is a collection of stories likely written in the early 19th century. The narrative centers around the experiences of a young girl named Marie and her family, navigating the challenges of life in post-revolutionary France, including issues of social class and familial duties. The opening of the tale introduces Madame d'Aubecourt, who returns to France with her children, Alphonse and Lucie, after having been separated from her husband during the revolution. Their arrival at the estate of Madame d'Aubecourt's father-in-law, M. d'Aubecourt, sets the stage for their attempts to integrate into this new environment. As they settle in, the children quickly learn about their grandfather's temperament and the complexities of household dynamics. The narrative unfolds the children's relationships, particularly with their newly found cousin, Marie, who has a vibrant yet impulsive character. The initial chapter hints at themes of obedience, familial bonds, and the consequences of one’s actions, setting up a dynamic exploration of personal growth and societal expectations. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Language French
LoC Class PZ: Language and Literatures: Juvenile belles lettres
Subject Children's stories, French
Category Text
EBook-No. 14309
Release Date
Most Recently Updated Dec 18, 2020
Copyright Status Public domain in the USA.
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