Les derniers paysans - Tome 1 by Émile Souvestre

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Author Souvestre, Émile, 1806-1854
Title Les derniers paysans - Tome 1
Note Reading ease score: 67.7 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read.
Contents Avant-propos -- Premier récit: Le Sorcier du Petit-Haule -- Deuxième récit: La Fileuse -- Troisième récit: Les Bryérons et les Saulniers -- Quatrième récit: La Chasse aux Trésors -- Cinquième récit: La Niole Blanche.
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Summary "Les derniers paysans - Tome 1" by Émile Souvestre is a novel written in the mid-19th century. The work captures the life of rural communities in France, particularly focusing on the dwindling traditions and beliefs that defined the peasant experience. The narrative suggests a nostalgic reflection on the rustic lives of these last peasants as they confront the encroachments of modernity, illustrated through various characters like the young laboureur and the sorcerer, Guillemot. The opening of the novel introduces a world where the old ways of peasant life are fading under the pressures of modernization, with the author drawing from his intimate knowledge of rural customs and traditions. He presents a vivid portrayal of a young laborer who becomes entangled in the mysterious existence of sorcerers within his community. As the narrative unfolds, we see interactions that reveal deep-rooted superstitions and magical beliefs intertwined with everyday life, particularly through the character of the percepteur and his encounters with the locals. Through these exchanges and observations, the tone oscillates between reverence for the past and concern for the future, setting the stage for an exploration of folklore, magic, and the inevitable changes brought by the modern world. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Language French
LoC Class PQ: Language and Literatures: Romance literatures: French, Italian, Spanish, Portuguese
Subject Short stories, French
Subject French fiction -- 19th century
Category Text
EBook-No. 49312
Release Date
Most Recently Updated Jan 25, 2021
Copyright Status Public domain in the USA.
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