Pressensé, E. de, Mme. 1826-1901 creator Keckman, Paul text utu 2019 monographic fi 1 online resource : multiple file formats "Geneviève" by Mme. E. de Pressensé is a novel written in the late 19th century. The book highlights the struggles of the impoverished residents in the outskirts of Paris, focusing on their daily hardships and aspirations. The narrative primarily revolves around the character Geneviève, a beautiful four-year-old girl, whose fate intertwines with the lives of others through the difficult choices made by her caretakers. The opening of the novel sets a vivid scene in a poor Parisian neighborhood, where a young noblewoman is seen searching for a specific address. The reader is introduced to the somber reality of the impoverished families, particularly the Marceau family, who face the tough decision of parting with Geneviève, a child they love as one of their own. The delicate balance between survival and love becomes clear as they navigate the implications of selling her to a wealthy woman. This emotional turmoil continues to unfold, establishing a poignant tone that resonates throughout the narrative. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Release date is 2019-05-23 Produced by Juhani Kärkkäinen and Tapio Riikonen Original publication data not identified Swiss fiction (French) -- Translations into Finnish PQ Original publication data not identified https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/59582 https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/59582 UtSlPG 260607 20260610134355.0 59582