Lettres d'un bon jeune homme à sa cousine Madeleine by Edmond About
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| Author | About, Edmond, 1828-1885 |
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| Title | Lettres d'un bon jeune homme à sa cousine Madeleine |
| Note | Reading ease score: 70.7 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read. |
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| Summary | "Lettres d'un bon jeune homme à sa cousine Madeleine" by Edmond About is a fictional correspondence written in the mid-19th century. The narrative centers on a character named Valentin, who embarks on a contemplative and sometimes humorous exploration of life, politics, and society, reflecting on themes such as journalism, freedom of expression, and personal experiences in a changing world. The opening of the work introduces the reader to a collection of letters that Valentin has penned to his cousin Madeleine, discussing both his views on contemporary political issues and his personal journey as a young man naïve regarding the complexities of life. As he navigates through various encounters and reflections, his sentiments range from admiration for the beauty of places like Baden to the much more cynical observation of societal norms, especially regarding government and journalism. The letters blend light-hearted anecdotes with deeper philosophical musings, and serve as a window into the socio-political climate of the time, making it both an engaging and thought-provoking read. (This is an automatically generated summary.) |
| Language | French |
| LoC Class | PQ: Language and Literatures: Romance literatures: French, Italian, Spanish, Portuguese |
| Subject | French literature -- 19th century |
| Category | Text |
| EBook-No. | 66927 |
| Release Date | Dec 12, 2021 |
| Copyright Status | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 136 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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