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Title: Le moulin du Frau

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Summary: "Le Moulin du Frau" by Eugène Le Roy is a rustic novel likely written in the late 19th century. The narrative unfolds in the rural setting of Périgord, centered around the life of a miller named Hélie and his experiences with family, friends, and the customs of the countryside. Through vivid portrayals of farm life and the intricacies of local relationships, the book offers a deep exploration of the simplicity and sincerity inherent in rural existence. The opening of "Le Moulin du Frau" introduces readers to an intimate supper gathering among Hélie, his uncle Sicaire, and M. Masfrangeas, a friend from the prefecture, in the year 1844. The scene is filled with laughter, good food, and discussions about local life and political grievances, showcasing the characters' camaraderie and the warmth of familial ties. As they enjoy a meal together, deeper themes of nostalgia and the struggles of rural peasant life gradually emerge, revealing the tensions between tradition and the impending changes driven by modernization and local government policies. This blend of humor and reflection on rural life sets the tone for a richly detailed narrative to follow. (This is an automatically generated summary.)

Reading Level: Reading ease score: 72.3 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read.

Author: Le Roy, Eugène, 1836-1907

EBook No.: 34364

Published: Nov 18, 2010

Downloads: 167

Language: French

Subject: French fiction -- 19th century

LoCC: Language and Literatures: Romance literatures: French, Italian, Spanish, Portuguese

Category: Text

Rights: Public domain in the USA.

This edition has images.

Title: Le moulin du Frau

Credits: Produced by Laurent Vogel, Pierre Lacaze and the Online
Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net

Summary: "Le Moulin du Frau" by Eugène Le Roy is a rustic novel likely written in the late 19th century. The narrative unfolds in the rural setting of Périgord, centered around the life of a miller named Hélie and his experiences with family, friends, and the customs of the countryside. Through vivid portrayals of farm life and the intricacies of local relationships, the book offers a deep exploration of the simplicity and sincerity inherent in rural existence. The opening of "Le Moulin du Frau" introduces readers to an intimate supper gathering among Hélie, his uncle Sicaire, and M. Masfrangeas, a friend from the prefecture, in the year 1844. The scene is filled with laughter, good food, and discussions about local life and political grievances, showcasing the characters' camaraderie and the warmth of familial ties. As they enjoy a meal together, deeper themes of nostalgia and the struggles of rural peasant life gradually emerge, revealing the tensions between tradition and the impending changes driven by modernization and local government policies. This blend of humor and reflection on rural life sets the tone for a richly detailed narrative to follow. (This is an automatically generated summary.)

Reading Level: Reading ease score: 72.3 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read.

Author: Le Roy, Eugène, 1836-1907

EBook No.: 34364

Published: Nov 18, 2010

Downloads: 167

Language: French

Subject: French fiction -- 19th century

LoCC: Language and Literatures: Romance literatures: French, Italian, Spanish, Portuguese

Category: Text

Rights: Public domain in the USA.