Contes d'une grand-mère by George Sand
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| Author | Sand, George, 1804-1876 |
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| Title | Contes d'une grand-mère |
| Note | Reading ease score: 76.6 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read. |
| Note | Wikipedia page about this book: https: //fr.wikipedia.org/wiki/Contes_d%27une_grand-m%C3%A8re |
| Contents | Le chêne parlant -- Le chien et la fleur sacrée -- L'orgue du titan -- Ce que disent les fleurs -- Le marteau rouge -- La fée poussière -- Le gnome des huîtres -- La fée aux gros yeux. |
| Credits | Tonya Allen and PG Distributed Proofreaders |
| Summary | "Contes d'une grand-mère" by George Sand is a collection of short stories written in the late 19th century. The stories are rich in folklore and moral lessons, showcasing the magical elements inherent in nature and the interactions between humans and animals. The opening tale, "Le Chêne Parlant," features a poor, orphaned boy named Emmi who finds refuge in a mystical oak tree, setting the stage for a narrative woven with enchantment and life lessons. The opening of the collection introduces us to Emmi, a tormented young boy forced to tend to animals he fears. After a harrowing encounter with a boar leads him to take refuge in the ancient speaking oak, he experiences a remarkable connection with nature. The tree provides him protection through the night, forging a bond that becomes pivotal in his journey. As Emmi learns to survive in the woods, he discovers self-reliance and resilience, leading to personal growth contrasted against the backdrop of societal neglect and personal strife. The narrative poignantly explores themes of solitude, the wonder of nature, and the quest for happiness amidst adversity. (This is an automatically generated summary.) |
| Language | French |
| LoC Class | PQ: Language and Literatures: Romance literatures: French, Italian, Spanish, Portuguese |
| Subject | Children's stories, French |
| Category | Text |
| EBook-No. | 12338 |
| Release Date | May 1, 2004 |
| Most Recently Updated | Oct 29, 2023 |
| Copyright Status | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 74 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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