Pikku Marie : Kyläkertomus by George Sand
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"Pikku Marie : Kyläkertomus" by George Sand is a novel written in the late 19th century. The story is set within a rural community and revolves around Germain, a widowed farmer, as he contemplates remarriage for the sake of his three children. The narrative captures themes of love, loss, and the complexities of familial responsibilities, with a focus on the interactions between Germain and the people in his village, including the young
girl named Marie. At the start of the novel, Germain receives encouragement from his father-in-law, Maurice, to take a new wife, as his children need a mother figure. Germain is resistant to the idea, still mourning his late wife, but ultimately agrees to try and find a suitable partner. As he prepares to visit a prospective bride who is a widow named Katerine, we learn about his children and their bond, especially with his young son, Petter. The opening establishes Germain's internal conflict about moving on while staying loyal to his deceased wife, while also introducing the supportive yet complex dynamics of village life. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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About this eBook
| Author | Sand, George, 1804-1876 |
|---|---|
| Translator | Suppanen, Aatto, 1855-1898 |
| Uniform Title | La mare au diable. Finnish |
| Title | Pikku Marie : Kyläkertomus |
| Original Publication | Porvoo: Werner Söderström, 1889. |
| Credits | Tapio Riikonen |
| Reading Level | Reading ease score: 56.5 (10th to 12th grade). Somewhat difficult to read. |
| Language | Finnish |
| LoC Class | PQ: Language and Literatures: Romance literatures: French, Italian, Spanish, Portuguese |
| Subject | Pastoral fiction, French |
| Category | Text |
| eBook-No. | 72964 |
| ISBN (HTML) | 979-8-238-72964-0 |
| Release Date | Feb 15, 2024 |
| Copyright | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 132 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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