02438cam a22003133u 4500 43782 UtSlPG 20260610134014.0 m cr n 260607r2013||||utu|||||o|||||||||||||| d UtSlPG fr iso639-1 PQ Rebell, Hugues, 1867-1905 Gringalette Salt Lake City, UT : Project Gutenberg, 2013 1 online resource : multiple file formats text txt rdacontent computer c rdamedia online resource cr rdacarrier Release date is 2013-09-21 Gringalette -- Un jeu de femme -- Les révoltées de Brescia -- La comédie chez la princesse -- La crinoline. Produced by the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net (This book was produced from scanned images of public domain material from the Google Print project.) "Gringalette" by Hugues Rebell is a novel written in the early 20th century. The story revolves around Bichot, a clown at the Cirque Cusani, who takes on a paternal role for two young girls, Juzaine and Gringalette. As the narrative unfolds, Bichot grapples with the challenges of caring for these children while navigating themes of innocence, ambition, and the harsh realities of their world. The opening of "Gringalette" introduces us to Bichot, the beloved clown, who, after a brief hiatus due to a fire at the circus, decides to take a walk with a young girl named Juzaine, whom he treats like a daughter. As they stroll through Montmartre, they encounter another girl, Gringalette, who is alone and distressed because her parents have been taken by the police. Bichot, feeling sympathy for her plight, invites Gringalette to join them for a meal, showcasing his caring nature. This poignant scene sets the stage for the bond that forms between the three, as the clown's dual role of protector and mentor gradually emerges amid the backdrop of their struggles and aspirations. The complexities of their relationships, especially as they relate to performance and acceptance in a demanding societal environment, become central themes in the unfolding narrative. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Original publication data not identified Flagellation -- Fiction https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/43782 84621 84621