Le Peuple / Nos Fils by Jules Michelet
"Le Peuple / Nos Fils" by Jules Michelet is a historical and sociopolitical work written in the mid-19th century." The narrative reflects on the essence of the French people, focusing particularly on the lives of the rural peasants and their intimate relationship with the land. Michelet uses his own experiences and observations to articulate the struggles and virtues of the common people, using their sacrifices as a lens through which to explorebroader ideas of nationality, sacrifice, and the historical significance of the French populace. "The opening of the text serves as an introduction where Michelet expresses his deep connection to the subject matter." He conveys that the book is a personal reflection of his identity and experiences, emphasizing his connection to the working class and their history. He discusses his observations of the peasantry, capturing their devotion to their land and livelihoods while lamenting their increasing isolation and struggles against societal and economic pressures. He reflects on the changes in French society, asserting that the true essence of the nation resides in its hardworking citizens, often overlooked and misrepresented in literature and public discourse. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Author | Michelet, Jules, 1798-1874 |
|---|---|
| Title | Le Peuple / Nos Fils |
| Note | Reading ease score: 72.0 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read. |
| Credits | Produced by Keith J Adams, Christine P. Travers and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net (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 | HN: Social sciences: Social history and conditions, Social problems |
| Subject | France -- Social conditions |
| Category | Text |
| EBook-No. | 41969 |
| Release Date | Feb 2, 2013 |
| Copyright Status | Public domain in the USA. |
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