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Title: Marie Claire
Note: Reading ease score: 88.4 (6th grade). Easy to read.
Credits: Produced by Al Haines
Summary: "Marie Claire" by Marguerite Audoux is a semi-autobiographical novel written in the early 20th century. The story follows the life of the titular character, Marie Claire, a young girl navigating a challenging upbringing marked by poverty and loss. The book paints a vivid picture of her experiences as she transitions from childhood into early adolescence, capturing both her innocence and the harsh realities she faces. The opening of "Marie Claire" introduces the protagonist as she reflects on her childhood and early experiences with her family, particularly the absence of her father and the illness of her mother. After a series of disheartening events, including being placed in the care of others, Marie Claire experiences both joy and sorrow as she finds herself in a series of new environments. The narrative vividly describes her early interactions, her school life, and her relationships with other children, revealing her perspective on the complexities of love, friendship, and the loss of parental figures. Although the story begins with a somber theme, it sets the stage for a deeper exploration of resilience and the search for belonging. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Author: Audoux, Marguerite, 1863-1937
Translator: Raphael, John N. (John Nathan), 1868-1917
EBook No.: 20572
Published: Feb 12, 2007
Downloads: 111
Language: English
Subject: French fiction -- Translations into English
LoCC: Language and Literatures: Romance literatures: French, Italian, Spanish, Portuguese
Category: Text
Rights: Public domain in the USA.
This edition has images.
Title: Marie Claire
Note: Reading ease score: 88.4 (6th grade). Easy to read.
Credits: Produced by Al Haines
Summary: "Marie Claire" by Marguerite Audoux is a semi-autobiographical novel written in the early 20th century. The story follows the life of the titular character, Marie Claire, a young girl navigating a challenging upbringing marked by poverty and loss. The book paints a vivid picture of her experiences as she transitions from childhood into early adolescence, capturing both her innocence and the harsh realities she faces. The opening of "Marie Claire" introduces the protagonist as she reflects on her childhood and early experiences with her family, particularly the absence of her father and the illness of her mother. After a series of disheartening events, including being placed in the care of others, Marie Claire experiences both joy and sorrow as she finds herself in a series of new environments. The narrative vividly describes her early interactions, her school life, and her relationships with other children, revealing her perspective on the complexities of love, friendship, and the loss of parental figures. Although the story begins with a somber theme, it sets the stage for a deeper exploration of resilience and the search for belonging. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Author: Audoux, Marguerite, 1863-1937
Translator: Raphael, John N. (John Nathan), 1868-1917
EBook No.: 20572
Published: Feb 12, 2007
Downloads: 111
Language: English
Subject: French fiction -- Translations into English
LoCC: Language and Literatures: Romance literatures: French, Italian, Spanish, Portuguese
Category: Text
Rights: Public domain in the USA.