Le Journal d'une Femme de Chambre by Octave Mirbeau

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Author Mirbeau, Octave, 1848-1917
Title Le Journal d'une Femme de Chambre
Note Reading ease score: 84.8 (6th grade). Easy to read.
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Summary "Le Journal d'une Femme de Chambre" by Octave Mirbeau is a novel written in the late 19th century. The story centers around Célestine, a chambermaid who reflects on her numerous positions, the peculiarities of her employers, and the often dark reality of her life and the people she serves. This exploration delves into class relations, personal struggles, and the complex dynamics of power, gender, and morality. The opening of the novel introduces Célestine as she arrives at her new job at the Prieuré in Normandy, marking her twelfth position in just two years. She expresses her apprehension and disdain for her situation, reflecting on her past experiences with various masters and mistresses. As she describes her employers, including the peculiarities of Madame and the avaricious nature that characterizes their household, it becomes clear that her observations are laced with irony and insight into the often hypocritical social roles. The narrative sets a tone of candidness and dark humor, as Célestine navigates her new environment and prepares to confront the challenges inherent to her role as a servant. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Language French
LoC Class PQ: Language and Literatures: Romance literatures: French, Italian, Spanish, Portuguese
Subject Love stories
Subject Erotic stories
Subject French fiction
Category Text
EBook-No. 16820
Release Date
Most Recently Updated Dec 12, 2020
Copyright Status Public domain in the USA.
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