Author |
Zola, Émile, 1840-1902 |
Title |
Nouveaux Contes à Ninon
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Note |
Reading ease score: 81.3 (6th grade). Easy to read.
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Contents |
A Ninon -- Contes: Un bain. Les fraises. Le grand Michu. Le jeûne. Les épaules de la marquise. Mon voisin Jacques. Le paradis des chats. Lili. La légende du Petit-Manteau bleu de l'amour. Le forgeron. Le chômage. Le petit village -- Souvenirs -- Les quatre journées de Jean Gourdon: Printemps. Été. Automne. Hiver.
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Credits |
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Summary |
"Nouveaux Contes à Ninon" by Émile Zola is a collection of short stories written during the late 19th century. The opening portion introduces a nostalgic and reflective tone, as the author reminisces about past love and youthful adventures with a character named Ninon, hinting at themes of love, longing, and the passage of time. The beginning of "Nouveaux Contes à Ninon" sets the stage for Zola's exploration of memory and love intertwined with a sense of loss. The narrator fondly recalls shared moments with Ninon, depicting idyllic scenes from their youth in Provence, filled with dreams and hopes. As he reflects on the ten years that have passed since their initial encounters, he reveals the struggles and hardships he has faced in Paris, contrasted with the sweetness of his remembrances. This poignant blend of past joy and present weariness creates an emotional depth that invites readers to engage with the complex realities of love and ambition in Zola's work. (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 -- 19th century
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Category |
Text |
EBook-No. |
8416 |
Release Date |
Jul 1, 2005 |
Most Recently Updated |
Mar 7, 2015 |
Copyright Status |
Public domain in the USA. |
Downloads |
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