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100 1 _aGoncourt, Edmond de,
_d1822-1896
245 1 0 _aGerminie Lacerteux
264 1 _aSalt Lake City, UT :
_bProject Gutenberg,
_c2009
300 _a1 online resource :
_bmultiple file formats
336 _atext
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337 _acomputer
_bc
_2rdamedia
338 _aonline resource
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_2rdacarrier
500 _aWikipedia page about this book: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Germinie_Lacerteux
500 _aRelease date is 2009-01-05
508 _aProduced by Audrey Longhurst, Meredith Bach and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net
520 _a"Germinie Lacerteux" by Edmond de Goncourt and Jules de Goncourt is a novel written in the late 19th century. This work explores the gritty realities of life among the lower classes in Paris, particularly focusing on the grievances and struggles faced by the common people. The narrative revolves around the titular character, Germinie Lacerteux, as she navigates the challenges of her existence and the harshness of her environment." The opening of "Germinie Lacerteux" begins with a preface that emphasizes the authors’ intentions to depict the raw and unfiltered realities of lower-class life, countering the prevailing preferences for glamorous or scandalous storytelling. It critiques the literary norms of the time while expressing a desire to shed light on the struggles, misfortunes, and emotional depths of those often overlooked in society. Following this, the text introduces Germinie Lacerteux through the lens of her relationships and experiences, highlighting her fragile condition amidst societal neglect. The story is set against a backdrop of personal anguish and emotional complexity, as it delves into Germinie's past, her current struggles, and her relationships with those around her, establishing a tone that promises pain and poignant reflection on the human condition. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
534 _nOriginal publication data not identified
653 _aWorking class women -- France -- Fiction
653 _aWomen -- France -- History -- 19th century -- Fiction
700 1 _aGoncourt, Jules de,
_d1830-1870
856 4 0 _uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/27711
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