Le petit-neveu de Grécourt, ou, Étrennes gaillardes by Isidore Liseux

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Editor Liseux, Isidore, 1835-1894
Title Le petit-neveu de Grécourt, ou, Étrennes gaillardes
Recueil de Contes en vers, réimprimés sur l'édition de 1782
Note Reading ease score: 79.5 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read.
Credits Produced by René Galluvot (from images generously made
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Summary "Le petit-neveu de Grécourt, ou, Étrennes gaillardes" by Isidore Liseux is a collection of light-hearted tales written in the late 19th century. This work, reprinted from its original edition in the early 1780s, presents a series of humorous and provocative poems that reflect the playful and risqué nature of social interactions. The collection appears to be a tapestry of stories, featuring themes of love, seduction, and the trials of relationships, providing readers with a blend of amusement and social commentary. The opening of the collection introduces readers to the playful yet audacious style of the tales to follow. It begins with a charming letter from the editor, Y. X., who humorously dedicates the work to a friend and acknowledges the lighthearted nature of the stories he has gathered. The first tale features a young grenadier who becomes enamored with a woman named Thérèse, exploring themes of love at first sight and the complexities of romantic entanglement. Delving into the challenges that arise as Thérèse considers an impending marriage, the narrative sets the stage for comedic situations driven by seduction and the cleverness of the characters involved. It hints at a series of humorous escapades that celebrate and critique the social mores of the time. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Language French
LoC Class PQ: Language and Literatures: Romance literatures: French, Italian, Spanish, Portuguese
Subject Erotic poetry, French
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EBook-No. 60896
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Copyright Status Public domain in the USA.
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