Jacquou le Croquant by Eugène Le Roy
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| Author | Le Roy, Eugène, 1836-1907 |
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| Title | Jacquou le Croquant |
| Note | Wikipedia page about this book: https://fr.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jacquou_le_Croquant |
| Note | Reading ease score: 71.0 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read. |
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| Summary | "Jacquou le Croquant" by Eugène Le Roy is a historical novel written in the late 19th century. Set in rural France, it revolves around the life of a young boy named Jacquou and his struggles against the injustices faced by peasant families at the hands of the aristocracy. The narrative is rich in detail, providing insight into the harsh realities of peasant life, the class struggles, and the impact of social inequalities on familial relationships. The opening of "Jacquou le Croquant" introduces readers to the protagonist, a seven-year-old boy named Jacquou, as he prepares to attend a midnight mass with his mother on Christmas Eve in the Périgord region. Through vivid descriptions, we witness the warmth of his home life juxtaposed with the bitter cold of winter and the looming presence of their social struggles. As the family navigates their humble existence, the text reflects on aspects like faith, poverty, and the bond between Jacquou and his mother, setting a poignant tone for the challenges they will face in a world marked by class conflict and adversity. (This is an automatically generated summary.) |
| Language | French |
| LoC Class | PQ: Language and Literatures: Romance literatures: French, Italian, Spanish, Portuguese |
| Subject | Orphans -- Fiction |
| Subject | Revenge -- Fiction |
| Subject | Peasants -- France -- Fiction |
| Category | Text |
| EBook-No. | 61227 |
| Release Date | Jan 24, 2020 |
| Copyright Status | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 96 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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