La marchande de petits pains pour les canards by René Boylesve
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| Author | Boylesve, René, 1867-1926 |
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| Title | La marchande de petits pains pour les canards |
| Note | Reading ease score: 79.3 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read. |
| Contents | La marchande de petits pains pour les canards -- Le gardien de chantiers -- Mesdames Desblouze -- La paix -- Grenouilleau -- L'individu -- Ce bon monsieur -- Romance -- Gothon -- L'attente -- Le client -- Ce qui ne se peut pas -- Le paysage admirable -- L'étoffe a l'envers ou l'initié -- La conversation -- Stanislas Rondache -- Patatras! -- Les Quinqueton. |
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| Summary | "La marchande de petits pains pour les canards" by René Boylesve is a novel likely written in the early 20th century. This work explores the life of a poor vendor near a lake, capturing the struggles and daily conversations of its characters, particularly focusing on the life and experiences of an elderly bread seller. As she grapples with aging and her competition with other sellers, the narrative paints a poignant picture of resilience amid hardship. The opening of the novel introduces us to the bread seller as she witnesses an abbé’s clumsy attempt to row a boat across the lake, which triggers her reminiscences about her past and the challenges of her current life. Through her conversation with a passerby, we learn about her family, her health, and her concerns over her livelihood amidst competition. She expresses lament for her physical condition, her mother’s longevity, and the complexities of social assistance in her life while maintaining a sharp wit and engaging storytelling style. This early glimpse into her thoughts and interactions sets up a richly detailed exploration of the struggles faced by the less fortunate in society, allowing the reader to grasp both the character's depth and the socio-economic realities of the time. (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 -- 20th century |
| Category | Text |
| EBook-No. | 63647 |
| Release Date | Nov 6, 2020 |
| Copyright Status | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 30 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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