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France, Anatole
1844
1924
Thibault, Jacques-Anatole-François
Thibault, Jacques-Anatole-Francois
Thibault, Anatole
Opinions sociales
t.1. Conte pour commencer gaiement l'année. Crainquebille. Clopinel. Roupart. Allocutions -- t. 2. La religion et antisémitisme. L'armée et l'affaire. La presse. La justice civile et militaire.
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"Opinions sociales" by Anatole France is a collection of essays and social commentaries written in the late 19th century. The work engages with themes of social justice, the morality of charitable actions, and the dynamics of wealth and poverty in society. Through its discourse, it might reflect the author's critical stance towards the social conditions of his time. The opening of the work presents an intriguing dialogue between two characters, Horteur and Marteau, who discuss the implications of writing a story for the wealthy that generates sympathy for the poor. Marteau challenges the concept of charity, arguing that pity from the rich is demeaning and that a just society should focus on addressing systemic inequalities rather than merely alleviating them through acts of charity. This conversation sets the tone for the book's exploration of social issues, touching on the relationship between the classes and questioning the effectiveness of conventional goodwill in addressing deeper societal injustices. The segment establishes a strong foundation for the ensuing reflections on morality and the social fabric of France. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Reading ease score: 71.5 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read.
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Category: Essays, Letters & Speeches
Category: French Literature
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