Project Gutenberg 2015-01-16 Public domain in the USA. 109 Reybaud, Louis 1799 1879 Reybaud, Luis Reybaud, Marie Roch Louis Les Idoles d'argile. Produced by Rénald Lévesque "Les Idoles d'argile" by Louis Reybaud is a novel written in the mid-19th century. The book opens with a vivid portrayal of the lives of the poor and the rich, highlighting the simpler, yet more genuine emotions found among the former. The narrative introduces several characters, including the concierge Falempin, his wife, and their nephew Anselme, who find joy in the preparations for a festive dinner despite their humble circumstances. The beginning of the novel sets the stage in the concierge's lodge, filled with warmth, laughter, and the anticipation of a gathering. The characters are established through their interactions and banter as they prepare a meal, underscoring themes of camaraderie and nostalgia for a time of greater simplicity and happiness. As they gather for the dinner, discussions about the past, the significance of Napoleon, and personal anecdotes expose deeper insights into their lives and relationships, hinting at the broader social dynamics that the story will explore. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Reading ease score: 79.9 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read. fr French fiction -- 19th century PQ Text FR Nouvelles Category: Novels Category: French Literature 405890 2025-07-19T09:35:21.448800 text/html 382204 2024-10-24T14:02:50 text/html 211248 2025-07-19T09:35:25.569795 application/epub+zip 217704 2025-07-19T09:35:22.022837 application/epub+zip 217705 2025-07-19T09:35:21.733811 application/epub+zip 328927 2025-07-19T09:35:28.443750 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 316981 2025-07-19T09:35:25.295805 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 317120 2022-09-21T18:31:38.417403 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 391661 2025-07-19T09:35:21.075798 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 372010 2024-10-24T14:02:50 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 16626 2025-07-19T09:35:28.667751 application/rdf+xml 10252 2025-07-19T09:35:21.797816 image/jpeg 2237 2025-07-19T09:35:21.766801 image/jpeg 204397 2025-07-19T09:35:21.486790 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 fr.wikipedia