Lettres à Françoise by Marcel Prévost
"Lettres à Françoise" by Marcel Prévost is a collection of letters written in the early 20th century. The work is presented as a series of correspondence between the author and his young niece, Françoise, offering insights and advice as she prepares to enter society after her education. The letters explore themes of femininity, personal development, and the transition from adolescence to adulthood, addressing the unique challenges faced by women during that timeperiod. At the start of the book, the author reflects on his relationship with Françoise, emphasizing the importance of the advice he imparts through their correspondence. He acknowledges the generational differences that exist between them and expresses the desire to prepare her for the realities of life outside the confines of her educational institution. The opening details Françoise’s thoughts about her education, her aspirations, and her curiosity about the world, creating a context in which the letters will serve as both guidance and a broader commentary on the evolving role of women in society at the dawn of the 20th century. This initial portion sets the tone for a thoughtful exploration of personal growth and societal expectations, especially in relation to women’s emerging identities. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Author | Prévost, Marcel, 1862-1941 |
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| Illustrator | Guillaume, Albert, 1873-1942 |
| Title | Lettres à Françoise |
| Original Publication | Paris: Lemerre, 1910. |
| Note | Reading ease score: 69.9 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read. |
| Credits | Laurent Vogel, Hans Pieterse and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at https://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive/Canadian Libraries) |
| Language | French |
| LoC Class | HQ: Social sciences: The family, Marriage, Sex and Gender |
| LoC Class | PQ: Language and Literatures: Romance literatures: French, Italian, Spanish, Portuguese |
| Subject | Women -- Social and moral questions |
| Subject | Young women |
| Subject | Women -- France |
| Category | Text |
| EBook-No. | 75078 |
| Release Date | Jan 10, 2025 |
| Copyright Status | Public domain in the USA. |
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