Sous les marronniers: Contes et récits

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Muller, Eugène, 1826-1913

Language:

French

Physical Description:

1 online resource : multiple file formats

Place of Publication:

Salt Lake City, UT : Project Gutenberg,

Summary:

"Sous les marronniers: Contes et récits" by Eugène Muller is a collection of short stories likely written in the early 20th century. This book explores various themes primarily centered around human emotions, morality, and the everyday experiences of individuals in rural settings. Through poignant narratives, the author reflects on the complexities of human life, relationships, and the lessons learned from love, sacrifice, and community. The stories featured in this collection include diverse characters and settings, from the kind-hearted schoolmaster M. Bidard, who struggles with the unruly nature of his students while earning their love and respect, to the tale of a peasant wrongfully accused of murder, showcasing themes of justice and redemption. Another narrative explores the sacrifices of a young mother who risks everything for her child's prosperity, only to face tragic consequences. The vivid storytelling encapsulates the essence of life's trials and tribulations, providing readers with valuable insights into kindness, courage, and the human spirit's resilience. Overall, "Sous les marronniers: Contes et récits" invites readers to reflect on their own lives through the lens of relatable and emotionally charged tales. (This is an automatically generated summary.)

Contents:

La Fête du maître d'école

La Bête au bon Dieu

La Pierre qui tourne

Le Gentilhomme verrier

Une Mouche noire

Courage et témérité.

Credits:

Produced by Tonya Allen, Renald Levesque and PG Distributed Proofreaders. This file was produced from images generously made available by the Bibliothèque nationale de France (BnF/Gallica) at http://gallica.bnf.fr.

Notes:

Reading ease score: 78.6 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read.

Release date is 2004-04-01