02327cam a22003133u 450000100060000000300070000600500170001300600020003000700050003200800410003704000110007804100170008905000070010610000490011324500280016226400510019030000470024133600260028833700260031433800360034050000310037650800280040752013850043553400450182065300560186565300320192185600430195399900170199643292UtSlPG20260610134007.0mcr n260607r2013||||utu|||||o|||||||||||||| d  aUtSlPG 7aen2iso639-1 4aPS1 aRené, J. Adelardq(Joseph Adelard),d1868-10aWanderings of French Ed 1aSalt Lake City, UT :bProject Gutenberg,c2013  a1 online resource :bmultiple file formats  atextbtxt2rdacontent  acomputerbc2rdamedia  aonline resourcebcr2rdacarrier  aRelease date is 2013-07-24  aProduced by Jerry Kuntz  a"Wanderings of French Ed" by Joseph Adelard René is a novel published in the late 19th century, specifically in 1899. The story traces the journey of Edward Cottret, a young Frenchman who dreams of leaving his village in search of fortune in the United States. It explores themes of aspiration, cultural displacement, and the contrasting realities of life and ambition.  As Edward embarks on his quest in America, he faces numerous challenges, including language barriers, isolation, and the harsh realities of survival in a foreign land. After a difficult start in Worcester, Massachusetts, and having formed a close friendship with a fellow immigrant named Benjamin Oresky, Edward's initial dreams of success begin to wane. The friendship offers him a sense of purpose, but Edward soon finds himself emotionally entangled with an actress, Nellie King, in Chicago. This relationship leads him to question his loyalties and aspirations, particularly concerning his first love, Marie Louise. Ultimately, a series of dramatic life events—including an accident and a devastating personal loss—propels Edward toward a deeper understanding of himself and a return to his roots, culminating in a poignant reunion. The novel intricately weaves the complexities of love and ambition, underscoring the bittersweet nature of one's dreams. (This is an automatically generated summary.)  nOriginal publication data not identified  aUnited States -- History -- 19th century -- Fiction  aFrench Canadians -- Fiction40uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/43292  c84131d84131