02281cam a22003253u 4500 45207 UtSlPG 20260610134034.0 m cr n 260607r2014||||utu|||||o|||||||||||||| d UtSlPG fr iso639-1 PQ Malot, Hector, 1830-1907 Anie : Illustrated version Salt Lake City, UT : Project Gutenberg, 2014 1 online resource : multiple file formats text txt rdacontent computer c rdamedia online resource cr rdacarrier Wikipedia page about this book: https://fr.wikipedia.org/wiki/Anie_(livre) Release date is 2014-03-25 Produced by Rénald Lévesque "Anie" by Hector Malot is a novel written in the late 19th century. The story revolves around the Barincq family, focusing on Anie, the daughter who is navigating the complexities of her life and aspirations amidst financial hardship and societal expectations. The family’s struggle with poverty, the search for a suitable husband for Anie, and the impact of their past on their present form the core themes of the narrative. The opening of the novel sets the scene at a bustling patent office in Paris, showcasing the struggles and aspirations of inventors who frequent the establishment. We meet Mr. Chaberton, the director, who manages an overwhelming workload and a variety of clients, reflecting the tense atmosphere of ambition and disappointment at the office. The narrative then shifts to the Barincq family, revealing their financial difficulties and the preparations for a dance party, which serves as a pivotal event for Anie to potentially meet a husband. Anie's vibrant character and determination to secure her future, combined with the pressures from her parents and the looming specter of their economic challenges, establish a rich backdrop against which the personal and social dynamics will unfold. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Original publication data not identified French fiction -- 19th century Bayard, Émile Antoine, 1837-1891 https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/45207 86046 86046