Germinie Lacerteux by Edmond de Goncourt and Jules de Goncourt
"Germinie Lacerteux" by Edmond de Goncourt and Jules de Goncourt is a novel written in the late 19th century. This work explores the gritty realities of life among the lower classes in Paris, particularly focusing on the grievances and struggles faced by the common people. The narrative revolves around the titular character, Germinie Lacerteux, as she navigates the challenges of her existence and the harshness of her environment." The opening of "GerminieLacerteux" begins with a preface that emphasizes the authors’ intentions to depict the raw and unfiltered realities of lower-class life, countering the prevailing preferences for glamorous or scandalous storytelling. It critiques the literary norms of the time while expressing a desire to shed light on the struggles, misfortunes, and emotional depths of those often overlooked in society. Following this, the text introduces Germinie Lacerteux through the lens of her relationships and experiences, highlighting her fragile condition amidst societal neglect. The story is set against a backdrop of personal anguish and emotional complexity, as it delves into Germinie's past, her current struggles, and her relationships with those around her, establishing a tone that promises pain and poignant reflection on the human condition. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Author | Goncourt, Edmond de, 1822-1896 |
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| Author | Goncourt, Jules de, 1830-1870 |
| Title | Germinie Lacerteux |
| Note | Reading ease score: 75.8 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read. |
| Note | Wikipedia page about this book: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Germinie_Lacerteux |
| Credits | Produced by Audrey Longhurst, Meredith Bach and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | PQ: Language and Literatures: Romance literatures: French, Italian, Spanish, Portuguese |
| Subject | Working class women -- France -- Fiction |
| Subject | Women -- France -- History -- 19th century -- Fiction |
| Category | Text |
| EBook-No. | 27711 |
| Release Date | Jan 5, 2009 |
| Copyright Status | Public domain in the USA. |
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