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Title: Gertrude et Veronique

Note: Reading ease score: 79.2 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read.

Credits: Produced by Carlo Traverso, Eric Vautier and the Online Distributed Proofreaders Europe at http: //dp.rastko.net. This file was produced from images generously made available by the Bibliothèque nationale de France (BnF/Gallica)

Summary: "Gertrude et Véronique" by André Theuriet is a novel written in the late 19th century. The story unfolds in the rural setting of France, introducing us to the life of Gertrude, a young girl who faces the challenges of family dynamics and social expectations as she navigates her path after the death of her father. The narrative hints at the historical context of the Mauprié family, shedding light on their struggles, ambitions, and the societal pressures that shape their lives. At the start of the novel, we are introduced to the melancholic household of the Mauprié family on a rainy February day. The family comprises Gertrude's aunt, Madame de Mauprié, and her three cousins: the stern Honorine, the mischievous Reine, and the rough Gaspard, alongside Xavier, a sympathetic cousin. The opening scenes establish a tone of introversion and tension, particularly through Gertrude’s reflections on her precarious position within the family, where her past as a soldier's daughter contrasts sharply with her present circumstances. As Gertrude resolves to leave for a position as a modiste in the city, she encounters both familial disapproval and the faint glimmers of her own hopes for independence and self-sufficiency, setting up a compelling exploration of her character's growth amidst adversity. (This is an automatically generated summary.)

Author: Theuriet, André, 1833-1907

EBook No.: 17656

Published: Feb 1, 2006

Downloads: 44

Language: French

Subject: French fiction -- 19th century

LoCC: Language and Literatures: Romance literatures: French, Italian, Spanish, Portuguese

Category: Text

Rights: Public domain in the USA.

This edition has images.

Title: Gertrude et Veronique

Note: Reading ease score: 79.2 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read.

Credits: Produced by Carlo Traverso, Eric Vautier and the Online Distributed Proofreaders Europe at http: //dp.rastko.net. This file was produced from images generously made available by the Bibliothèque nationale de France (BnF/Gallica)

Summary: "Gertrude et Véronique" by André Theuriet is a novel written in the late 19th century. The story unfolds in the rural setting of France, introducing us to the life of Gertrude, a young girl who faces the challenges of family dynamics and social expectations as she navigates her path after the death of her father. The narrative hints at the historical context of the Mauprié family, shedding light on their struggles, ambitions, and the societal pressures that shape their lives. At the start of the novel, we are introduced to the melancholic household of the Mauprié family on a rainy February day. The family comprises Gertrude's aunt, Madame de Mauprié, and her three cousins: the stern Honorine, the mischievous Reine, and the rough Gaspard, alongside Xavier, a sympathetic cousin. The opening scenes establish a tone of introversion and tension, particularly through Gertrude’s reflections on her precarious position within the family, where her past as a soldier's daughter contrasts sharply with her present circumstances. As Gertrude resolves to leave for a position as a modiste in the city, she encounters both familial disapproval and the faint glimmers of her own hopes for independence and self-sufficiency, setting up a compelling exploration of her character's growth amidst adversity. (This is an automatically generated summary.)

Author: Theuriet, André, 1833-1907

EBook No.: 17656

Published: Feb 1, 2006

Downloads: 44

Language: French

Subject: French fiction -- 19th century

LoCC: Language and Literatures: Romance literatures: French, Italian, Spanish, Portuguese

Category: Text

Rights: Public domain in the USA.