La bêtise humaine (Eusèbe Martin) by Jules Noriac
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"La bêtise humaine" by Jules Noriac is a novel written in the mid-19th century. The story centers around the character Eusèbe Martin, a young man who leaves his provincial life behind to explore the complexities of the world in Paris. The narrative explores themes of innocence, naivety, and the harsh realities of urban life as Eusèbe navigates through various interactions and encounters that challenge his understanding of civilization. The opening portion of
the novel introduces Eusèbe's departure from home, where his father, M. Martin, gives him advice on life, emphasizing the importance of learning and independence. M. Martin reflects on his own experiences and delivers a mix of practical wisdom and philosophical musings. As Eusèbe travels to Paris, his initial excitement is met with a series of awkward encounters that reveal his ignorance about the world around him, from misunderstandings with a cocher and a soldier to a disheartening visit to the theatre. Ultimately, it sets the stage for his journey of self-discovery and the challenges he will face in the bustling metropolis. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Author | Noriac, Jules, 1827-1882 |
|---|---|
| Title | La bêtise humaine (Eusèbe Martin) |
| Credits |
Produced by Clarity, Pierre Lacaze and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive/Canadian Libraries) |
| Reading Level | Reading ease score: 80.7 (6th grade). Easy to read. |
| Language | French |
| LoC Class | PQ: Language and Literatures: Romance literatures: French, Italian, Spanish, Portuguese |
| Subject | French fiction -- 19th century |
| Category | Text |
| eBook-No. | 51405 |
| Release Date | Mar 8, 2016 |
| Last Update | Oct 23, 2024 |
| Copyright | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 299 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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