Moral Tales by Madame Guizot

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Author Guizot, Madame (Elisabeth Charlotte Pauline), 1773-1827
Translator Burke, L., Mrs.
Title Moral Tales
Note Reading ease score: 71.3 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read.
Contents The history of a louis d'or -- Françou -- M. le chevalier -- Eudoxia; or legitimate pride -- Edward and Eugenia; or the embroidered bag and the new coat -- Marie; or the feast of Corpus Christi -- The little brigands -- Old Geneviève -- Julia; or the story of Madame Croque-Mitaine -- Aglaïa and Leontine; or manoeuvring -- Oh! Oh! Oh! a tale -- Helen; or the failure -- Armand; or the independent little boy -- The secret of courage -- The dream; an eastern tale.
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Summary "Moral Tales" by Madame Guizot is a collection of moral stories written in the early 19th century. The tales aim to engage young readers with relatable narratives featuring children as main characters, ultimately guiding them toward important moral lessons without overt lecturing." "At the start of the book, the narrative is introduced through the character of Ernestine, a young girl fascinated by a moving picture that she wishes to have. Her father uses the story of a particular "louis d'or," a gold coin, to explain its significance and the various adventures it has undergone. The tale unfolds in a series of vignettes that reveal the far-reaching effects of seemingly small actions and the moral lessons connected to the coin's journey, illustrating how it impacts the lives of several characters, including a soldier, a poor peasant, and a child named Peter." (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Language English
LoC Class PZ: Language and Literatures: Juvenile belles lettres
Subject Conduct of life -- Juvenile fiction
Subject Children's stories
Subject Children -- Conduct of life -- Juvenile fiction
Subject Family -- Juvenile fiction
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Copyright Status Public domain in the USA.
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