Popular Tales by Madame Guizot

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Author Guizot, Madame (Elisabeth Charlotte Pauline), 1773-1827
Translator Burke, L., Mrs.
Title Popular Tales
Note Reading ease score: 61.0 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read.
Contents Scaramouche -- Cecilia and Nanette, or, the accident -- Three chapters in the life of Nadir -- The mother and daughter -- The difficult duty: moral doubts -- New-year's night -- The Curé of Chavignat -- The double vow -- Poor José --Caroline; or, the effects of a misfortune.
Credits E-text prepared by sp1nd, Paul Clark, and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team (http: //www.pgdp.net) from page images generously made available by Internet Archive (http: //archive.org)
Summary "Popular Tales" by Madame Guizot is a collection of short stories written in the mid-19th century. The tales blend moral lessons with engaging narratives aimed at both youth and adults, showcasing a range of characters and situations that illuminate the complexities of life, relationships, and personal growth. The opening of "Scaramouche," the first tale, introduces readers to a lively village fair filled with characters like Matthieu la Bouteille, a man with a red nose, and his son Gervais, who is more serious and focused. The scene captures the interactions around a performance featuring a donkey named Martin and a clever parrot, setting the stage for comedic yet revealing moments. The narrative hints at the contrasting lives of Gervais and his cousin Michael, foreshadowing themes of family dynamics and ambition as their lives intertwine during this fair. Through humor and vivid imagery, the story immediately draws readers into a world of entertainment that promises deeper lessons about morality and character. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Language English
LoC Class PZ: Language and Literatures: Juvenile belles lettres
Subject Conduct of life -- Juvenile fiction
Subject Children's stories
Subject Children -- Conduct of life -- Juvenile fiction
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Copyright Status Public domain in the USA.
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