Project Gutenberg 2016-02-09 Public domain in the USA. 162 Beaunier, André 1869 1925 Beaunier, Andre Picrate et Siméon Produced by Giovanni Fini, Clarity 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) "Picrate et Siméon" by André Beaunier is a novel written in the early 20th century. The story revolves around two main characters, Picrate, a physically disabled man navigating life in Paris, and Siméon, a seemingly unremarkable coachman who shares profound conversations with Picrate. The narrative delves into themes of social status, friendship, and the complexities of human existence within a bustling urban landscape. The opening of the novel introduces us to Picrate, who is in a chaotic and humorous situation as he struggles with his runaway cart, much to the amusement and concern of passersby. The scene sets a tone that balances comedy with the more serious aspects of Picrate’s character, showcasing his pride and frustration in a world that often mocks him. After the commotion settles, he meets Siméon, who quickly becomes a companion, and through their interactions, the groundwork for a meaningful friendship is established. The opening hints at deeper discussions to come, exploring their pasts, philosophies, and the societal dynamics they navigate. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Reading ease score: 74.7 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read. fr French fiction -- 20th century PQ Text FR Littérature Category: Novels Category: French Literature 538870 2025-07-20T12:46:58.696798 text/html 529462 2024-10-23T00:01:11 text/html 272274 2025-07-20T12:47:05.802802 application/epub+zip 271057 2025-07-20T12:46:59.831812 application/epub+zip 271056 2025-07-20T12:46:59.273808 application/epub+zip 414224 2025-07-20T12:47:10.234730 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 369963 2025-07-20T12:47:05.216816 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 370201 2022-09-23T09:40:17.188930 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 493364 2025-07-20T12:46:58.014796 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 473513 2024-10-23T00:01:11 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 16845 2025-07-20T12:47:10.365715 application/rdf+xml 15898 2025-07-20T12:46:59.354813 image/jpeg 3244 2025-07-20T12:46:59.314823 image/jpeg 226671 2025-07-20T12:46:58.743936 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