Histoire de deux enfants d'ouvrier by Hendrik Conscience
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| Author | Conscience, Hendrik, 1812-1883 |
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| Title | Histoire de deux enfants d'ouvrier |
| Note | Reading ease score: 79.0 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read. |
| Credits | Produced by Frank van Drogen, Mireille Harmelin and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team Europe at http: //dp.rastko.net. This file was produced from images generously made available by the Bibliothèque nationale de France (BnF/Gallica) |
| Summary | "Histoire de deux enfants d'ouvriers" by Hendrik Conscience is a novel written in the late 19th century. This work delves into the challenging lives of two children from working-class families, exploring themes such as social struggles, family dynamics, and the transformative power of education. The narrative establishes its focus on characters like Adrien Damhout and his family, who grapple with the harsh realities of their origins while hoping for a better future. The opening of the novel vividly depicts life in a cotton factory in Ghent, showcasing the intense and hazardous working conditions faced by laborers. We are introduced to a variety of characters, including Adrien Damhout, who contemplates the implications of raising educated children in a world that often devalues their potential. As the story progresses, it highlights the stark contrast between families striving for a better life through education and the oppressive societal forces that dictate the fate of working-class children. Through dialogue and character interactions, the narrative portrays both the struggles and aspirations of this community, setting the tone for a poignant exploration of hope amidst adversity. (This is an automatically generated summary.) |
| Language | French |
| LoC Class | PT: Language and Literatures: Germanic, Scandinavian, and Icelandic literatures |
| Subject | Fiction |
| Category | Text |
| EBook-No. | 17248 |
| Release Date | Dec 7, 2005 |
| Most Recently Updated | Dec 13, 2020 |
| Copyright Status | Public domain in the USA. |
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