Variétés Historiques et Littéraires (10/10) by Edouard Fournier
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"Variétés Historiques et Littéraires" by Edouard Fournier is a collection of rare and curious prose and verse pieces written in the mid-19th century. The book appears to serve as an anthology of various literary works, reflecting on aspects of history and society, specifically exploring themes related to domestic life and the social hierarchies of the time. The opening of the treatise sets the stage for a discussion on domestic management, presented as
a letter from a certain sieur Crespin to Madame la marquise de Lezay. Crespin, who holds the position of master of the house, expresses gratitude for her support and offers insights into the proper management of a household, which reflects broader societal norms and the consequences of poor domestic governance. He emphasizes the importance of structure, discipline, and the role of a dependable staff. This introduction hints at a mix of practical advice and social commentary that characterizes the work as a whole. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Editor | Fournier, Edouard, 1819-1880 |
|---|---|
| Title |
Variétés Historiques et Littéraires (10/10) Recueil de pièces volantes rares et curieuses en prose et en vers |
| Credits |
Produced by Mireille Harmelin, Guy de Montpellier, Christine P. Travers and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by the Bibliothèque nationale de France (BnF/Gallica) at gallica.bnf.fr) |
| Reading Level | Reading ease score: 78.3 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read. |
| Language | French |
| LoC Class | PQ: Language and Literatures: Romance literatures: French, Italian, Spanish, Portuguese |
| Subject | French literature |
| Category | Text |
| eBook-No. | 48581 |
| Release Date | Mar 25, 2015 |
| Last Update | Oct 24, 2024 |
| Copyright | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 548 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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