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Title: Les français peints par eux-mêmes, tome 1

Note: Wikipedia page about this book: https://fr.wikipedia.org/wiki/Les_Fran%C3%A7ais_peints_par_eux-m%C3%AAmes

Credits: Produced by Louise Hope, Claudine Corbasson, Music
transcribed by Linda Cantoni, and the DP Music Team and
the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at
http://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images
generously made available by The Internet Archive/Canadian
Libraries)

Summary: "Les Français peints par eux-mêmes, tome 1" by L. Curmer is a sociological and cultural commentary written in the mid-19th century. This work examines the manners, customs, and characteristics of the French people, reflecting on the shifting societal norms and the essence of French identity during that period. The author likely employs a blend of satire and observant critique to explore the unique traits of various social classes, such as the emerging bourgeoisie and the urban working class. The opening portion lays the groundwork for a rich exploration of French society, highlighting the importance of capturing the daily lives and customs of people rather than historical events. It critiques traditional historians for neglecting the nuances of societal behavior and instead proposes to document how individuals live, dress, and interact within their social environments. Curmer sets in motion a dialogue around the evolution of French manners through observational essays, including a vivid portrayal of the "épicier" (grocer) and the "grisette" (working-class woman), demonstrating their roles in the intricate tapestry of Parisian life. The text suggests that such insights are vital to understanding both contemporary society and the legacies they leave behind. (This is an automatically generated summary.)

Reading Level: Reading ease score: 71.4 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read.

Editor: Curmer, L. (Henri Léon), 1801-1870

EBook No.: 39765

Published: May 22, 2012

Downloads: 633

Language: French

Subject: France -- Social life and customs

Subject: Paris (France) -- Social life and customs

Subject: Costume -- France

LoCC: History: General and Eastern Hemisphere: France, Andorra, Monaco

Category: Text

Rights: Public domain in the USA.

This edition has images.

Title: Les français peints par eux-mêmes, tome 1

Note: Wikipedia page about this book: https://fr.wikipedia.org/wiki/Les_Fran%C3%A7ais_peints_par_eux-m%C3%AAmes

Credits: Produced by Louise Hope, Claudine Corbasson, Music
transcribed by Linda Cantoni, and the DP Music Team and
the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at
http://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images
generously made available by The Internet Archive/Canadian
Libraries)

Summary: "Les Français peints par eux-mêmes, tome 1" by L. Curmer is a sociological and cultural commentary written in the mid-19th century. This work examines the manners, customs, and characteristics of the French people, reflecting on the shifting societal norms and the essence of French identity during that period. The author likely employs a blend of satire and observant critique to explore the unique traits of various social classes, such as the emerging bourgeoisie and the urban working class. The opening portion lays the groundwork for a rich exploration of French society, highlighting the importance of capturing the daily lives and customs of people rather than historical events. It critiques traditional historians for neglecting the nuances of societal behavior and instead proposes to document how individuals live, dress, and interact within their social environments. Curmer sets in motion a dialogue around the evolution of French manners through observational essays, including a vivid portrayal of the "épicier" (grocer) and the "grisette" (working-class woman), demonstrating their roles in the intricate tapestry of Parisian life. The text suggests that such insights are vital to understanding both contemporary society and the legacies they leave behind. (This is an automatically generated summary.)

Reading Level: Reading ease score: 71.4 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read.

Editor: Curmer, L. (Henri Léon), 1801-1870

EBook No.: 39765

Published: May 22, 2012

Downloads: 633

Language: French

Subject: France -- Social life and customs

Subject: Paris (France) -- Social life and customs

Subject: Costume -- France

LoCC: History: General and Eastern Hemisphere: France, Andorra, Monaco

Category: Text

Rights: Public domain in the USA.