Monsieur, Madame, and Bébé — Complete by Gustave Droz

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Author Droz, Gustave, 1832-1895
Title Monsieur, Madame, and Bébé — Complete
Note Reading ease score: 79.3 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read.
Credits Produced by David Widger
Summary "Monsieur, Madame, and Bébé — Complete" by Gustave Droz is a collection of humorous and insightful sketches that explore the intricacies of family life and societal norms, likely written during the mid-19th century. The book features a plethora of characters, including a young narrator navigating his romantic endeavors, societal expectations, and the charming dynamics of domestic life, offering readers a candid glimpse into relationships and social commentary of the time. The opening of the book introduces us to the narrator as he reminisces about his first supper party, highlighting the mixture of youthful innocence and jealousy experienced in the presence of his beloved. He details the evening's festivities with a blend of excitement and awkwardness, where he grapples with the reality of societal interactions, snobbery, and his emotions. As he observes his sweetheart’s flirtation with another man, an examining magistrate, a wave of anguish washes over him, revealing the complexities of young love and his self-awareness. The narrative blends humor with genuine sentiment, establishing a tone that balances between farce and poignancy, and setting the stage for the explorations of personal and societal issues that follow. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Language English
LoC Class PQ: Language and Literatures: Romance literatures: French, Italian, Spanish, Portuguese
Subject Family life -- Fiction
Subject French fiction -- Translations into English
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EBook-No. 3926
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Most Recently Updated Jan 27, 2021
Copyright Status Public domain in the USA.
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