Bric-à-brac by Alexandre Dumas

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Author Dumas, Alexandre, 1802-1870
Title Bric-à-brac
Note Reading ease score: 78.4 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read.
Contents Deux infanticides -- Poètes, peintres et musiciens -- Désir et possession -- Une mère -- Le curé de Boulogne -- Un fait personnel -- Comment j'ai fait jouer à Marseille le drame des forestiers -- Heures de prison -- Jacques Fosse -- Le château de Pierrefonds -- Le lotus blanc et la rose mousseuse.
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Summary "Bric-à-brac" by Alexandre Dumas is a collection of essays and stories likely written in the mid-19th century. The text blends elements of personal anecdotes, cultural commentary, and reflections on various aspects of life, including historical events and social critiques, often interwoven with humor and wit. The opening of "Bric-à-brac" presents an intriguing exploration of an unusual subject: a male hippopotamus, whose life story becomes a reflection on infanticide through the lens of both humans and animals. As Dumas begins to recount the life of the young hippopotamus, he humorously connects it to its upbringing, including the challenges faced due to its unique feeding needs while being transported to France. The narrative also shifts toward societal reflections, touching on broader themes of curiosity about origins and the mysterious nature of life and death, setting the tone for the eclectic mix of essays and stories that define the collection. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Language French
LoC Class PQ: Language and Literatures: Romance literatures: French, Italian, Spanish, Portuguese
Subject Short stories, French
Subject French fiction -- 19th century
Category Text
EBook-No. 6319
Release Date
Most Recently Updated Sep 3, 2012
Copyright Status Public domain in the USA.
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