| Author |
Bainville, Jacques, 1879-1936 |
| Title |
Filiations
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| Original Publication |
Paris: La cité des livres, 1923.
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| Note |
Reading ease score: 71.5 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read.
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| Contents |
Le Dialogue de Pierre et de Paul -- I. La Famille Gobemouche -- II. L'Enterrement civil -- III. La Visite de Thorane.
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| Credits |
Laurent Vogel (This book was produced from scanned images of public domain material from the Google Books project.)
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| Summary |
"Filiations" by Jacques Bainville is a collection of philosophical dialogues and narrative tales written during the early 20th century. The book explores themes of familial lineage, societal changes, and various philosophical ideas intertwined with the historical context of France. Through a series of vignettes, it reflects on the evolution of a single family across generations. The narrative is primarily centered around the Gobemouche family, tracing their journey from humble beginnings as craftsmen to their eventual rise and fall through different historical epochs marked by revolutions and wars. The stories illustrate the family's inherent credulity, highlighting the irony of their beliefs and decisions, which lead to both triumphs and tragedies. Key characters include a naive tisserand, his son who engages in the philosophical social movements of his time, and descendants who grapple with the consequences of their heritage. The backdrop of historical events, such as the French Revolution and World War conflicts, adds depth to the family's saga, bringing forth a critique of broader societal ideologies and human folly. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Language |
French |
| LoC Class |
PQ: Language and Literatures: Romance literatures: French, Italian, Spanish, Portuguese
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| Subject |
Short stories, French
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| Subject |
French fiction -- 20th century
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| Category |
Text |
| EBook-No. |
74580 |
| Release Date |
Oct 15, 2024 |
| Copyright Status |
Public domain in the USA. |
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