Project Gutenberg 2007-11-04 Public domain in the USA. 108 Burnett, Frances Hodgson 1849 1924 Townesend, Frances Eliza Hodgson Burnett Hodgson, Frances Eliza Mère Giraud's Little Daughter Produced by David Widger "Mère Giraud's Little Daughter" by Frances Hodgson Burnett is a poignant novella written in the late 19th century. This work explores themes of love, social class, and the complexities of familial relationships through the lens of a simple peasant mother and her beautiful daughter. The narrative unfolds in a small French village and centers on the impact of fortune on their lives, particularly when the daughter, Laure, rises to social prominence after marrying an aristocrat. The story follows Mère Giraud, a devoted peasant mother, as she grapples with her daughter's newfound status and beauty, which creates both pride and tension. Mère Giraud's journey to Paris to visit Laure reveals the stark contrasts between their former life in St. Croix and the luxuries that Laure now enjoys. However, the happiness is short-lived as Laure's apparent success masks underlying struggles, leading to her tragic illness. As Mère Giraud navigates feelings of joy and despair, the narrative delves into themes of sacrifice and unconditional love, ultimately culminating in a heartbreaking conclusion that emphasizes the harsh realities of social change and personal sacrifice. The story resonates with readers through its deep emotional exploration of motherhood, identity, and the societal expectations that shape one's destiny. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Reading ease score: 80.4 (6th grade). Easy to read. en Short stories Mothers and daughters -- Fiction Manners and customs -- Fiction PS Text Category: Novels Category: French Literature 65446 2025-07-09T14:27:02.523922 text/html 60671 2012-12-12T13:08:02 text/html 101146 2025-07-09T14:27:07.622904 application/epub+zip 99893 2025-07-09T14:27:05.446920 application/epub+zip 78427 2025-07-09T14:27:04.390955 application/epub+zip 224272 2025-07-09T14:27:09.220898 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 216962 2025-07-09T14:27:06.981925 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 175333 2022-09-11T05:02:44.738359 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 53714 2025-07-09T14:27:02.277948 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 53594 2007-11-04T09:43:32 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 53584 2007-11-04T09:43:32 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 21648 2025-07-09T14:27:09.346897 application/rdf+xml 16280 2025-07-09T14:27:04.869945 image/jpeg 3945 2025-07-09T14:27:04.627922 image/jpeg 20830 2007-11-04T09:43:32 application/octet-stream application/zip 21975 2012-12-12T13:08:38 application/octet-stream application/zip 20793 2007-11-04T09:43:32 application/octet-stream application/zip 99154 2025-07-09T14:27:02.529947 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 en.wikipedia