| Author |
Ségur, Sophie, comtesse de, 1799-1874 |
| Title |
Les Mémoires d'un âne.
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| Note |
Reading ease score: 80.2 (6th grade). Easy to read.
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| Credits |
Produced by Renald Levesque and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team.
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| Summary |
"Les Mémoires d'un âne" by Comtesse de Sophie Ségur is a charming children's novel written in the mid-19th century. The story is narrated from the perspective of a donkey named Cadichon, who shares his experiences and reflections on life, revealing how he and his fellow donkeys have been treated unfairly by humans. Through his journey, Cadichon seeks to teach his masters and readers about the intelligence and emotions of donkeys, contrasting his past mistreatment with the kindness he hopes to find. The opening of the book introduces us to Cadichon, who recounts his difficult life as a donkey owned by a cruel farmer. He begins by reflecting on his childhood struggles, the harshness of market days, and mistreatment at the hands of humans. As Cadichon shares anecdotes from his past—like mischievously escaping his burdens and endearing encounters with children—readers gain insight into his character and perspective. He relates stories of his unfortunate circumstances, leading to his escape and search for freedom, instilling a sense of empathy for animals and provoking thoughts about kindness and friendship. This opening sets the stage for Cadichon's adventures and the life lessons he imparts throughout the narrative. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Language |
French |
| LoC Class |
PZ: Language and Literatures: Juvenile belles lettres
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| Subject |
Donkeys -- Juvenile fiction
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| Category |
Text |
| EBook-No. |
12783 |
| Release Date |
Jun 29, 2004 |
| Most Recently Updated |
Dec 15, 2020 |
| Copyright Status |
Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads |
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