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Uniform Title: The cricket on the hearth. French

Title: Le grillon du foyer

Note: Reading ease score: 78.5 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read.

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Summary: "Le grillon du foyer" by Charles Dickens is a fantastical story written in the mid-19th century. The narrative centers around the domestic life of Mistress Peerybingle and her husband John, who are animated by the voices of a kettle and a cricket, both of which symbolize warmth and welcome in their home. As evening falls, the story hints at the relationships and dynamics within their household while contrasting the cheerful sounds of the cricket with the deeper emotional currents of the characters. At the start of the story, Mistress Peerybingle is preparing the house for the evening, interacting with the kettle, which seems to have a personality of its own, and setting the stage for a cozy night. John Peerybingle arrives home through a storm, bringing with him a sense of rugged masculinity and sweetness as he is welcomed by Dot, who is enthusiastic and loving. The chapter also introduces the mysterious old man who is the Peerybingle’s guest, hinting at future developments in the story. As their warm domestic setting unfolds, the focus shifts between the playful banter of the household and the deeper complexities of each character, all while the cricket serenades them, foretelling its role as a harbinger of good fortune and familial blessings. (This is an automatically generated summary.)

Author: Dickens, Charles, 1812-1870

Translator: Chaillot, Amédée

EBook No.: 16020

Published: Jun 7, 2005

Downloads: 55

Language: French

Subject: England -- Social life and customs -- 19th century -- Fiction

Subject: Christmas stories, English

Subject: Holidays -- Fiction

LoCC: Language and Literatures: English literature

Category: Text

Rights: Public domain in the USA.

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2024-11-06T00:21:01Z Le grillon du foyer

This edition has images.

Uniform Title: The cricket on the hearth. French

Title: Le grillon du foyer

Note: Reading ease score: 78.5 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read.

Credits: Produced by Ebooks libres et gratuits; this text is also available at http: //www.ebooksgratuits.com

Summary: "Le grillon du foyer" by Charles Dickens is a fantastical story written in the mid-19th century. The narrative centers around the domestic life of Mistress Peerybingle and her husband John, who are animated by the voices of a kettle and a cricket, both of which symbolize warmth and welcome in their home. As evening falls, the story hints at the relationships and dynamics within their household while contrasting the cheerful sounds of the cricket with the deeper emotional currents of the characters. At the start of the story, Mistress Peerybingle is preparing the house for the evening, interacting with the kettle, which seems to have a personality of its own, and setting the stage for a cozy night. John Peerybingle arrives home through a storm, bringing with him a sense of rugged masculinity and sweetness as he is welcomed by Dot, who is enthusiastic and loving. The chapter also introduces the mysterious old man who is the Peerybingle’s guest, hinting at future developments in the story. As their warm domestic setting unfolds, the focus shifts between the playful banter of the household and the deeper complexities of each character, all while the cricket serenades them, foretelling its role as a harbinger of good fortune and familial blessings. (This is an automatically generated summary.)

Author: Dickens, Charles, 1812-1870

Translator: Chaillot, Amédée

EBook No.: 16020

Published: Jun 7, 2005

Downloads: 55

Language: French

Subject: England -- Social life and customs -- 19th century -- Fiction

Subject: Christmas stories, English

Subject: Holidays -- Fiction

LoCC: Language and Literatures: English literature

Category: Text

Rights: Public domain in the USA.

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