Huit gouttes d'opium : contes pour dormir à la veillée by Ernest Pérochon

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Author Pérochon, Ernest, 1885-1942
Title Huit gouttes d'opium : contes pour dormir à la veillée
Original Publication Paris: Plon-Nourrit, 1925.
Contents Sous la bonne étoile -- Conte de la fille qui aurait voulu être un garçon -- Sur la pointe des pieds -- Camille et les bonnes choses -- En se dandinant -- Comment l'esprit vint à Philémon -- Comme un rasoir! -- La retraite de M. Buc, instituteur.
Credits Laurent Vogel and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at https://www.pgdp.net (This book was produced from images made available by the HathiTrust Digital Library.)
Summary "Huit gouttes d'opium : contes pour dormir à la veillée" by Ernest Pérochon is a collection of short stories likely written in the early 20th century. The book explores themes of fate, virtue, and life's hardships through the lens of distinct characters and stories, encapsulating the nuances of human experience. The protagonists often face challenges that test their moral integrity and reflect on their relationships with family and society. The opening of the narrative introduces Dominique, the illegitimate son of Sandrine, who raises him alone after the identity of his father remains a mystery. The story outlines Dominique's growth under the care of his mother, showing the simplicity and innocence of his childhood. Upon her sudden death, he is taken in by his uncle, Anselme, who attempts to instill discipline and work ethic in him. As he matures, Dominique encounters various challenges, including family dynamics and social expectations, leading to an intricate web of interactions with his cousin, Victor, and his love interest, Mariette. Themes of luck and destiny are woven throughout, suggesting that Dominique's life is heavily influenced by the circumstances and choices of those around him. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Language French
LoC Class PQ: Language and Literatures: Romance literatures: French, Italian, Spanish, Portuguese
Subject Short stories, French
Subject French fiction -- 20th century
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EBook-No. 72619
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Copyright Status Public domain in the USA.
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