Geneviève by Mme. E. de Pressensé
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"Geneviève" by Mme. E. de Pressensé is a novel written in the late 19th century. The book highlights the struggles of the impoverished residents in the outskirts of Paris, focusing on their daily hardships and aspirations. The narrative primarily revolves around the character Geneviève, a beautiful four-year-old girl, whose fate intertwines with the lives of others through the difficult choices made by her caretakers. The opening of the novel sets a vivid
scene in a poor Parisian neighborhood, where a young noblewoman is seen searching for a specific address. The reader is introduced to the somber reality of the impoverished families, particularly the Marceau family, who face the tough decision of parting with Geneviève, a child they love as one of their own. The delicate balance between survival and love becomes clear as they navigate the implications of selling her to a wealthy woman. This emotional turmoil continues to unfold, establishing a poignant tone that resonates throughout the narrative. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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About this eBook
| Author | Pressensé, E. de, Mme., 1826-1901 |
|---|---|
| Translator | Keckman, Paul |
| Title | Geneviève |
| Credits | Produced by Juhani Kärkkäinen and Tapio Riikonen |
| Reading Level | Reading ease score: 49.5 (College-level). Difficult to read. |
| Language | Finnish |
| LoC Class | PQ: Language and Literatures: Romance literatures: French, Italian, Spanish, Portuguese |
| Subject | Swiss fiction (French) -- Translations into Finnish |
| Category | Text |
| eBook-No. | 59582 |
| ISBN (HTML) | 979-8-238-59582-5 |
| Release Date | May 23, 2019 |
| Copyright | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 189 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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