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Title: Germinie Lacerteux
Note: Wikipedia page about this book: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Germinie_Lacerteux
Credits: Produced by Mireille Harmelin, Pierre Lacaze and the Online Distributed Proofreaders Europe at http://dp.rastko.net. This file was produced from images generously made available by the Bibliothèque nationale de France (BnF/Gallica)
Summary: "Germinie Lacerteux" by Edmond de Goncourt and Jules de Goncourt is a novel written in the late 19th century. The story delves into the life of the titular character, Germinie Lacerteux, exploring her struggles and experiences as a young woman from a lower social class navigating the harsh realities of life in Paris. The authors present a stark and realistic portrayal of society, emphasizing the disconnect between different social classes and the often-overlooked lives of the impoverished. The opening of the novel introduces us to a frail old woman, Mlle de Varandeuil, and her young servant, Germinie. In a moment of tenderness, the servant recalls painful memories of her childhood and family. This bittersweet recollection sets the stage for Germinie's eventual journey after moving to Paris, where she faces numerous adversities, including the hardships of working in a café and the predatory behaviors of men. The contrast between the older Mlle de Varandeuil's privileged background and Germinie's tragic circumstances hints at the broader themes of class disparity and personal suffering that the novel will likely explore. Through vivid descriptions and introspective dialogues, the opening lays the groundwork for a poignant examination of the human condition and the quest for dignity amidst despair. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Reading Level: Reading ease score: 78.3 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read.
Author: Goncourt, Edmond de, 1822-1896
Author: Goncourt, Jules de, 1830-1870
EBook No.: 17285
Published: Dec 11, 2005
Downloads: 88
Language: French
Subject: Working class women -- France -- Fiction
Subject: Women -- France -- History -- 19th century -- Fiction
LoCC: Language and Literatures: Romance literatures: French, Italian, Spanish, Portuguese
Category: Text
Rights: Public domain in the USA.
This edition has images.
Title: Germinie Lacerteux
Note: Wikipedia page about this book: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Germinie_Lacerteux
Credits: Produced by Mireille Harmelin, Pierre Lacaze and the Online Distributed Proofreaders Europe at http://dp.rastko.net. This file was produced from images generously made available by the Bibliothèque nationale de France (BnF/Gallica)
Summary: "Germinie Lacerteux" by Edmond de Goncourt and Jules de Goncourt is a novel written in the late 19th century. The story delves into the life of the titular character, Germinie Lacerteux, exploring her struggles and experiences as a young woman from a lower social class navigating the harsh realities of life in Paris. The authors present a stark and realistic portrayal of society, emphasizing the disconnect between different social classes and the often-overlooked lives of the impoverished. The opening of the novel introduces us to a frail old woman, Mlle de Varandeuil, and her young servant, Germinie. In a moment of tenderness, the servant recalls painful memories of her childhood and family. This bittersweet recollection sets the stage for Germinie's eventual journey after moving to Paris, where she faces numerous adversities, including the hardships of working in a café and the predatory behaviors of men. The contrast between the older Mlle de Varandeuil's privileged background and Germinie's tragic circumstances hints at the broader themes of class disparity and personal suffering that the novel will likely explore. Through vivid descriptions and introspective dialogues, the opening lays the groundwork for a poignant examination of the human condition and the quest for dignity amidst despair. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Reading Level: Reading ease score: 78.3 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read.
Author: Goncourt, Edmond de, 1822-1896
Author: Goncourt, Jules de, 1830-1870
EBook No.: 17285
Published: Dec 11, 2005
Downloads: 88
Language: French
Subject: Working class women -- France -- Fiction
Subject: Women -- France -- History -- 19th century -- Fiction
LoCC: Language and Literatures: Romance literatures: French, Italian, Spanish, Portuguese
Category: Text
Rights: Public domain in the USA.