02242cam a22003133u 450000100060000000300070000600500170001300600020003000700050003200800410003704000110007804100170008905000070010610000330011324500280014626400510017430000470022533600260027233700260029833800360032450000790036050000310043950800470047052012400051753400450175765300670180270000160186985600430188543132UtSlPG20260610134004.0mcr n260607r2013||||utu|||||o|||||||||||||| d  aUtSlPG 7aen2iso639-1 4aPZ1 aMolesworth, Mrs.,d1839-192114aThe Little Old Portrait 1aSalt Lake City, UT :bProject Gutenberg,c2013  a1 online resource :bmultiple file formats  atextbtxt2rdacontent  acomputerbc2rdamedia  aonline resourcebcr2rdacarrier  aLater published under the title: Edmée, A Tale of the French Revolution.  aRelease date is 2013-07-08  aProduced by Nick Hodson of London, England  a"The Little Old Portrait" by Mrs. Molesworth is a historical fiction novel likely written in the late 19th century. The narrative unfolds against the backdrop of the French Revolution, exploring themes of societal upheaval and personal virtue. The story centers around Edmee, the daughter of a noble family, who experiences the challenges of her upbringing amidst the chaotic political landscape, alongside her childhood friend Pierre, whose family background is rooted in the peasantry.  At the start of the narrative, the author introduces the somber context of pre-Revolutionary France and the stark divisions between social classes, painting a picture of the impending turmoil. The children of the farmhouse, particularly Edmee and her siblings, are preparing for their mother's birthday celebration while showing interest in a mysterious portrait of a little girl, which hints at deeper connections to their family history. As the children gather flowers and plan for the festivities, they express a longing to hear the story behind the portrait, setting the stage for themes of memory and legacy that will likely intertwine with the larger historical events unfolding in their world. (This is an automatically generated summary.)  nOriginal publication data not identified  aFrance -- History -- Revolution, 1789-1799 -- Juvenile fiction1 aGunston, W.40uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/43132