| Author |
Grandville, J. J., 1803-1847 |
| Contributor |
Delord, Taxile, 1815-1877 |
| Contributor |
Karr, Alphonse, 1808-1890 |
| Contributor |
Raban, 1795-1870 |
| Illustrator |
Maubert |
| Title |
Les fleurs animées - Tome 2
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| Note |
Reading ease score: 67.3 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read.
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| Credits |
Claudine Corbasson, Hans Pieterse and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at https://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive/Canadian Libraries)
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| Summary |
"Les fleurs animées - Tome 2" by J. J. Grandville is a whimsical fictional work written in the late 19th century. This narrative blends fantasy and social commentary by personifying flowers who embark on a journey and share their unique stories as they navigate the challenges and constraints of their existence. The opening suggests a rich tapestry of themes including identity, societal roles, and the pursuit of freedom, represented by characters like the Sensitive, the Dahlia, and the Fuchsie. The beginning of the tale introduces a gathering of various flowers that have lost their way while trying to return to the Fairy of Flowers. As they converse about their predicament, the Sensitive expresses her exhaustion, while the energetic Fuchsie encourages them not to despair. Various flowers propose plans to seek help or direction, leading to a decision to share their life stories with each other to lift their spirits. This communal storytelling sets the stage for the exploration of each flower’s past, highlighting their distinct personalities and experiences, which serve as an allegory for human struggles and aspirations. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Language |
French |
| LoC Class |
NC: Fine Arts: Drawing, Design, Illustration
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| Subject |
Botany
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| Subject |
Flowers
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| Subject |
Floriculture
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| Subject |
Flowers in art
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| Category |
Text |
| EBook-No. |
66839 |
| Release Date |
Nov 29, 2021 |
| Copyright Status |
Public domain in the USA. |
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