Le chat de la mère Michel: Complainte

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Anonymous

Contributor:

La Bédollière, Emile de, 1812-1883

Hopkins, Livingston, 1846-1927

Language:

French

Physical Description:

1 online resource : multiple file formats

Place of Publication:

Salt Lake City, UT : Project Gutenberg,

Summary:

"Le chat de la mère Michel: Complainte" by Anonymous and Emile de La Bédollière is a whimsical poem likely written in the late 19th century. The book appears to be a humorous narrative that focuses on the adventures and misadventures surrounding a beloved cat named Moumouth and his caretaker, Mère Michel. It blends elements of comedy and drama while addressing themes of loyalty, betrayal, and companionship amid a charming storytelling format. The story begins with the sorrowful plight of Mère Michel, who, after the death of her husband, adopts a cat to lift her spirits. However, her new pet soon becomes the target of jealousy from Lustucru, the house steward, leading to a series of comedic and dramatic events that include attempts to harm Moumouth. As Mère Michel searches for her lost kitty, numerous escapades unfold, ultimately culminating in a miraculous return. The book concludes with Mère Michel inheriting a cottage, and with Moumouth living happily alongside a new feline friend, echoing the bonds of affection and loyalty that prevail despite adversity. (This is an automatically generated summary.)

Credits:

Produced by Laurent Vogel, Rénald Lévesque and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by the Bibliothèque nationale de France (BnF/Gallica)

Notes:

Reading ease score: 72.5 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read.

Release date is 2010-08-18