Le chat de la mère Michel: Complainte by Anonymous and Emile de La Bédollière
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"Le chat de la mère Michel: Complainte" by Anonymous and Emile de La Bédollière is a whimsical poem likely written in the late 19th century. The book appears to be a humorous narrative that focuses on the adventures and misadventures surrounding a beloved cat named Moumouth and his caretaker, Mère Michel. It blends elements of comedy and drama while addressing themes of loyalty, betrayal, and companionship amid a charming storytelling format. The
story begins with the sorrowful plight of Mère Michel, who, after the death of her husband, adopts a cat to lift her spirits. However, her new pet soon becomes the target of jealousy from Lustucru, the house steward, leading to a series of comedic and dramatic events that include attempts to harm Moumouth. As Mère Michel searches for her lost kitty, numerous escapades unfold, ultimately culminating in a miraculous return. The book concludes with Mère Michel inheriting a cottage, and with Moumouth living happily alongside a new feline friend, echoing the bonds of affection and loyalty that prevail despite adversity. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Author | Anonymous |
|---|---|
| Author | La Bédollière, Emile de, 1812-1883 |
| Illustrator | Hopkins, Livingston, 1846-1927 |
| Title | Le chat de la mère Michel: Complainte |
| Credits |
Produced by Laurent Vogel, Rénald Lévesque and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by the Bibliothèque nationale de France (BnF/Gallica) |
| Reading Level | Reading ease score: 72.5 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read. |
| Language | French |
| LoC Class | PQ: Language and Literatures: Romance literatures: French, Italian, Spanish, Portuguese |
| Subject | Cats -- Poetry |
| Subject | Older women -- Poetry |
| Subject | Pets -- Poetry |
| Category | Text |
| eBook-No. | 33463 |
| Release Date | Aug 18, 2010 |
| Last Update | Aug 19, 2010 |
| Copyright | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 359 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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