La petite Fadette by George Sand
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| Author | Sand, George, 1804-1876 |
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| Title | La petite Fadette |
| Note | Reading ease score: 74.7 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read. |
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| Summary | "La petite Fadette" by George Sand is a novel written in the mid-19th century. The story unfolds in a rural setting, featuring a pair of twin boys, Sylvinet and Landry Barbeau, as they navigate their close bond amidst the complexities of family life and individual ambitions. The narrative hints at deeper themes of identity, separation, and the nuances of sibling relationships. The opening of the story introduces the Barbeau family, particularly focusing on the father, Père Barbeau, and the birth of his twin sons. The narrative explores the initial joy and subsequent concerns surrounding the birth of the twins, specifically regarding their strong bond and the advice from maternal figures about the potential pitfalls of raising twins. As they grow, the boys are characterized by their close relationship and symmetrical traits, prompting the community's admiration. However, as the story progresses, it hints at the inevitable separation that will test their bond—foreshadowing the forthcoming challenges they will face, which aligns with the emotional undercurrents present in family dynamics and individual growth. (This is an automatically generated summary.) |
| Language | French |
| LoC Class | PQ: Language and Literatures: Romance literatures: French, Italian, Spanish, Portuguese |
| Subject | Love stories |
| Subject | Brothers -- Fiction |
| Subject | Twins -- Fiction |
| Subject | French fiction -- 19th century |
| Subject | Peasants -- France -- Fiction |
| Category | Text |
| EBook-No. | 34204 |
| Release Date | Nov 3, 2010 |
| Copyright Status | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 154 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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