Project Gutenberg 2004-05-01 Public domain in the USA. 118 Laboulaye, Édouard 1811 1883 Laboulaye, Édouard-René Lefebvre de Lefebvre, Renato Laboulaye, Edouard-Rene Lefebvre de Contes et nouvelles Ma cousine Marie Perlino Blandine l'esclave La sagesse des nations ou Les voyages du capitaine Jean Produced by Tonya Allen and PG Distributed Proofreaders "Contes et nouvelles" by Édouard Laboulaye is a collection of short stories likely written during the mid-19th century. This work presents poignant narratives that explore the lives and struggles of ordinary people, often highlighting themes of compassion, charity, and social inequality amidst the backdrop of historical events in France. The opening portion introduces the character of Madeleine, a destitute widow battling despair as she cares for her sick daughter, Julie. The beginning of "Contes et nouvelles" sets a grim yet impactful stage, revealing the harsh realities of life for the impoverished in post-revolutionary Paris. On a cold November morning, Madeleine's emotional and financial struggles are poignantly illustrated through her refusal to accept charity from a wealthy patroness, despite her dire circumstances. As she grapples with her declining situation and her daughter’s illness, the introduction of Marie, the compassionate daughter of the wealthy, introduces a contrasting dynamic that promises themes of kindness and social connection. This opening segment effectively captivates readers with its blend of empathy and social critique, indicating that the stories will delve into human relationships amidst adversity. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Reading ease score: 75.2 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read. fr Short stories, French French fiction -- 19th century PQ Text FR Nouvelles Category: Short Stories Category: French Literature 254125 2025-08-05T15:19:11.839833 text/html 254026 253937 2024-11-05T17:22:06.416845 2023-10-06T05:17:14.615456 text/html text/html 160424 2025-08-05T15:19:17.345839 application/epub+zip 162954 2025-08-05T15:19:13.570794 application/epub+zip 162954 2025-08-05T15:19:12.468809 application/epub+zip 324064 2025-08-05T15:19:20.442758 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 295402 2025-08-05T15:19:16.670777 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 272233 2022-09-06T20:28:40.792565 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 222861 2025-08-05T15:19:11.519795 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 203108 2024-10-28T19:28:13 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 17839 2025-08-05T15:19:20.593743 application/rdf+xml 13670 2025-08-05T15:19:12.965794 image/jpeg 3521 2025-08-05T15:19:12.712801 image/jpeg 158453 2025-08-05T15:19:11.861796 application/octet-stream application/zip Archives containing the RDF files for *all* our books can be downloaded at https://book.klll.cc/wiki/Gutenberg:Feeds#The_Complete_Project_Gutenberg_Catalog fr.wikipedia en.wikipedia