| Author |
Lynch, Hannah, 1859-1904 |
| Editor |
Dawson, William Harbutt, 1860-1948 |
| Title |
French life in town and country
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| Original Publication |
United States: G. P. Putnam's Sons,1901,reprint 1902.
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| Note |
Reading ease score: 60.6 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read.
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| Contents |
French rural and provincial life -- Paris and Parisianism -- Social diversions and distinctions -- The army and the nation -- Secular and religious education -- National institutions -- Home-life in France -- Peasant and artisan -- The press and the people's colleges -- The Parisian lecture and salon -- The "little people" of Paris -- Organised philanthropy and public assistance.
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| Credits |
ellinora and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at https://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive/Canadian Libraries)
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| Summary |
"French Life in Town and Country" by Hannah Lynch is a sociocultural exploration written in the early 20th century. The work delves into the contrasts between urban and rural life in France, illustrating the distinctive characteristics of the French experience, from the lively political atmosphere of Paris to the serene, sometimes monotonous existence found in provincial towns. The book likely addresses various themes, including social structure, the roles of different classes, and the customs that define French life. The opening of the book introduces the stark contrast between the vibrant life in Paris, filled with political excitement and social dynamism, and the slower pace of rural and provincial life, marked by seasonal rhythms and traditional values. Lynch details the diverse personalities found across different regions of France, from the hardworking people of Picardy to the lively inhabitants of Provence. She presents a keen observation of societal pretensions in provincial towns, where individuals aspire to nobility despite their modest means. The narrative sets the stage for an in-depth examination of the intricate layers of French society, establishing a foundation for the broader exploration of life throughout the country that will follow in subsequent chapters. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Language |
English |
| LoC Class |
DC: History: General and Eastern Hemisphere: France, Andorra, Monaco
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| Subject |
France -- Social life and customs
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| Category |
Text |
| EBook-No. |
68469 |
| Release Date |
Jul 7, 2022 |
| Copyright Status |
Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads |
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