Les derniers paysans - Tome 1 by Émile Souvestre
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| Author | Souvestre, Émile, 1806-1854 |
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| Title | Les derniers paysans - Tome 1 |
| Note | Reading ease score: 67.7 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read. |
| Contents | Avant-propos -- Premier récit: Le Sorcier du Petit-Haule -- Deuxième récit: La Fileuse -- Troisième récit: Les Bryérons et les Saulniers -- Quatrième récit: La Chasse aux Trésors -- Cinquième récit: La Niole Blanche. |
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| Summary | "Les derniers paysans - Tome 1" by Émile Souvestre is a novel written in the mid-19th century. The work captures the life of rural communities in France, particularly focusing on the dwindling traditions and beliefs that defined the peasant experience. The narrative suggests a nostalgic reflection on the rustic lives of these last peasants as they confront the encroachments of modernity, illustrated through various characters like the young laboureur and the sorcerer, Guillemot. The opening of the novel introduces a world where the old ways of peasant life are fading under the pressures of modernization, with the author drawing from his intimate knowledge of rural customs and traditions. He presents a vivid portrayal of a young laborer who becomes entangled in the mysterious existence of sorcerers within his community. As the narrative unfolds, we see interactions that reveal deep-rooted superstitions and magical beliefs intertwined with everyday life, particularly through the character of the percepteur and his encounters with the locals. Through these exchanges and observations, the tone oscillates between reverence for the past and concern for the future, setting the stage for an exploration of folklore, magic, and the inevitable changes brought by the modern world. (This is an automatically generated summary.) |
| Language | French |
| LoC Class | PQ: Language and Literatures: Romance literatures: French, Italian, Spanish, Portuguese |
| Subject | Short stories, French |
| Subject | French fiction -- 19th century |
| Category | Text |
| EBook-No. | 49312 |
| Release Date | Jun 28, 2015 |
| Most Recently Updated | Jan 25, 2021 |
| Copyright Status | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 52 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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