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100	1		_aAbout, Edmond, _d1828-1885
245	1	3	_aLa Mère de la Marquise
264		1	_aSalt Lake City, UT : _bProject Gutenberg, _c2007
300			_a1 online resource : _bmultiple file formats
336			_atext _btxt _2rdacontent
337			_acomputer _bc _2rdamedia
338			_aonline resource _bcr _2rdacarrier
490	1		_aHeath's modern language series
500			_aRelease date is 2007-09-30
508			_aProduced by Bethanne M. Simms, Chuck Greif and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net
520			_a"La Mère de la Marquise" by Edmond About is a novel written in the late 19th century. The story revolves around Éliane Benoît, a widow who, despite her previous misfortunes, harbors aspirations to secure a prestigious future for her daughter, Lucile, by marrying her off to a man of noble descent. The narrative explores themes of ambition, social status, and the intertwining of love and societal expectations. At the start of the novel, the reader is introduced to the character of Mme Benoît, who is portrayed as a vivacious and ambitious woman with a vivid memory of her own youth and a desire to elevate her family's status. The plot begins with her memories of seizing opportunities for her daughter, initially navigating through encounters with potential suitors until she finally determines to marry Lucile to a suitable marquis. Through this introduction, the stage is set for a comedic exploration of social pretensions and the complications that arise from Mme Benoît's persistent ambition in the harsh world of aristocratic Parisian society. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
534			_nOriginal publication data not identified
653			_aFrench fiction -- 19th century
700	1		_aBrush, Murray Peabody, _d1872-1954
830		0	_aHeath's modern language series
856	4	0	_uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/22813
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