Contes à Jeannot by Jules Girardin
"Contes à Jeannot" by Jules Girardin is a collection of short stories written in the late 19th century. This work is primarily aimed at children and explores themes of innocence, family relationships, and moral lessons through light-hearted narratives and whimsical characters. The stories encapsulate the joys and trials of childhood, serving both to entertain and to instruct young readers. The collection features a variety of charming tales, including letters from a younggirl named Finette sharing her summer adventures with her friend Michette, reflecting the innocence and curiosity of childhood. Other narratives explore themes such as family dynamics, as illustrated in "La Faute de Nono," where misunderstandings in a Sicilian family highlight lessons on innocence and accountability. Additionally, stories like "Les Trois Petits Chiens" offer humorous insights into the perspectives of children and their animal counterparts. Ultimately, Girardin’s tales are both engaging and educational, making "Contes à Jeannot" a delightful read for children and a nostalgic reminder for adults of the simplicity and wonder of childhood experiences. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Author | Girardin, Jules, 1832-1888 |
|---|---|
| Title | Contes à Jeannot |
| Note | Reading ease score: 77.6 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read. |
| Contents | Lettres de Finette à son amie de coeur, Michette, à Paris -- La faute de Nono -- Charles Klipmann -- Les trois petits chiens -- Le père Viaud -- Influence d'un ours sur les relations de trois petites filles. |
| Credits | Produced by Tonya Allen, Renald Levesque and PG Distributed Proofreaders. This file was produced from images generously made available by the Bibliothèque nationale de France (BnF/Gallica) at http://gallica.bnf.fr. |
| Language | French |
| LoC Class | PZ: Language and Literatures: Juvenile belles lettres |
| Subject | Children's stories, French |
| Category | Text |
| EBook-No. | 11767 |
| Release Date | Apr 1, 2004 |
| Most Recently Updated | Dec 26, 2020 |
| Copyright Status | Public domain in the USA. |
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