02320cam a22003133u 450000100060000000300070000600500170001300600020003000700050003200800410003704000110007804100170008905000070010610000370011324500240015026400510017430000470022533600260027233700260029833800360032450000310036050501040039150800600049552013020055553400450185765300260190265300350192885600430196312399UtSlPG20260610133309.0mcr n260607r2004||||utu|||||o|||||||||||||| d  aUtSlPG 7afr2iso639-1 4aPQ1 aLaboulaye, Édouard,d1811-188310aContes et nouvelles 1aSalt Lake City, UT :bProject Gutenberg,c2004  a1 online resource :bmultiple file formats  atextbtxt2rdacontent  acomputerbc2rdamedia  aonline resourcebcr2rdacarrier  aRelease date is 2004-05-010 aMa cousine Marie
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La sagesse des nations ou Les voyages du capitaine Jean  aProduced by Tonya Allen and PG Distributed Proofreaders  a"Contes et nouvelles" by Édouard Laboulaye is a collection of short stories likely written during the mid-19th century. This work presents poignant narratives that explore the lives and struggles of ordinary people, often highlighting themes of compassion, charity, and social inequality amidst the backdrop of historical events in France. The opening portion introduces the character of Madeleine, a destitute widow battling despair as she cares for her sick daughter, Julie.  The beginning of "Contes et nouvelles" sets a grim yet impactful stage, revealing the harsh realities of life for the impoverished in post-revolutionary Paris. On a cold November morning, Madeleine's emotional and financial struggles are poignantly illustrated through her refusal to accept charity from a wealthy patroness, despite her dire circumstances. As she grapples with her declining situation and her daughter’s illness, the introduction of Marie, the compassionate daughter of the wealthy, introduces a contrasting dynamic that promises themes of kindness and social connection. This opening segment effectively captivates readers with its blend of empathy and social critique, indicating that the stories will delve into human relationships amidst adversity. (This is an automatically generated summary.)  nOriginal publication data not identified  aShort stories, French  aFrench fiction -- 19th century40uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/12399