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100 1 _aKock, Paul de,
_d1793-1871
245 1 4 _aThe Milkmaid of Montfermeil (Novels of Paul de Kock Volume XX)
264 1 _aSalt Lake City, UT :
_bProject Gutenberg,
_c2012
300 _a1 online resource :
_bmultiple file formats
336 _atext
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_2rdacontent
337 _acomputer
_bc
_2rdamedia
338 _aonline resource
_bcr
_2rdacarrier
500 _aRelease date is 2012-12-17
508 _aProduced by Chuck Greif and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images available at The Internet Archive)
520 _a"The Milkmaid of Montfermeil" by Paul de Kock is a novel written in the early 19th century. The story is set in a picturesque village and revolves around the character of Denise, a lively and charming milkmaid, who becomes the object of affection for Auguste Dalville, a young dandy newly returned from military service. The narrative promises a mix of romantic entanglements, humorous misunderstandings, and the contrasts between rural simplicity and urban sophistication. The opening of the book establishes a lighthearted tone through a conversation in a cabriolet between Auguste and his servant Bertrand, where they discuss love, relationships, and the nature of women. Their dialogue sets the stage for Auguste's chance encounter with Denise, who, despite her initial defensiveness, displays a spirited personality. The scene unfolds as Auguste observes Denise tending to her donkey and offers playful banter, leading to a tumultuous yet amusing interaction that includes a playful struggle for a kiss. As the story progresses, it hints at deeper themes of affection, societal norms, and the contrasting life of the city versus the countryside. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
534 _nOriginal publication data not identified
653 _aFrance -- Fiction
653 _aFrench fiction -- Translations into English
856 4 0 _uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/41645
999 _c82484
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