Release date is 2004-05-01

Le père Daniel -- La souris blanche -- Le comité des bergères -- La robe de Guingamp -- Le jeune pêcheur, ou, Les bords de la Loire -- La noce de village -- Ressource en soi-même --- Le lait d'anesse -- Le bateau de Saint-Cyr, ou, Le gros chien de ferme -- Le tableau de Fénelon, ou, La Forêt de Villandry -- Le château de Chenonceaux, ou, Les portraits historiques -- Les deux orphelines, ou, La discrétion -- Le produit d'une gerbe -- Une Mère -- La chaumière de la veuve -- Les devoirs de l'hospitalité -- Miss Touche-Tout.

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"Contes à mes petites amies" by Jean Nicolas Bouilly is a collection of moral tales written during the early 19th century. The book features various characters, particularly young girls interacting with the people around them, illustrating themes of kindness, humility, and the virtues of social equality. At the start of the narrative, Bouilly introduces us to Amélie Dorval, a kind-hearted and gracious young girl who lives on a beautiful estate near the Loire River. She is well-loved by the local community, including a devoted older gardener named père Daniel, who has served her family for years. As the story unfolds, we see a stark contrast between Amélie's humble demeanor and her friend Célestine de Montaran, who possesses an overwhelming pride based on her noble lineage. The opening portion establishes a moral framework for the tales that follow, emphasizing the importance of treating everyone with respect regardless of their social standing, and foreshadows events that will challenge Célestine’s perceptions of worth and humility. It sets the stage for a broader commentary on the human experience and societal dynamics within the context of friendship and class distinctions. (This is an automatically generated summary.)

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