En famille

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Malot, Hector, 1830-1907

Language:

French

Physical Description:

1 online resource : multiple file formats

Place of Publication:

Salt Lake City, UT : Project Gutenberg,

Summary:

"En famille" by Hector Malot is a novel written in the late 19th century. The story revolves around a young girl named Perrine and her ailing mother as they navigate their struggles in the bustling city of Paris. The narrative explores themes of poverty, sacrifice, and the bond between mother and daughter as they strive to find a place to belong. The beginning of the novel sets the scene with Perrine and her mother arriving at the outskirts of Paris. The two are depicted traveling in a dilapidated wagon, pulled by an exhausted donkey named Palikare. As they wait to enter the city, Perrine takes on the responsibility of caring for Palikare and watching over her sick mother, who is bedridden with a mysterious ailment. The dialogue between Perrine and her mother reveals their dire financial situation and hints at their dreams, fears, and the harsh realities of life in the city. The opening establishes a feeling of hope amidst their struggles as Perrine seeks solutions and connections to make their stay in Paris bearable. (This is an automatically generated summary.)

Credits:

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Notes:

Reading ease score: 73.3 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read.

Wikipedia page about this book: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Nobody%27s_Girl_(novel)

Release date is 2004-10-19