Éric le Mendiant by Pierre Zaccone
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"Éric le Mendiant" by Pierre Zaccone is a novel written in the mid-19th century. The book explores the lives of Tanneguy, a Breton farmer, and his daughter Margaït, as they interact with various characters, including a mysterious figure known as Éric the beggar. The story captures themes of love, innocence, and the looming shadows of societal judgement that impact the father-daughter relationship and the idyllic life of Margaït. The opening of the
novel introduces Tanneguy and his daughter, Margaït, as they begin their morning journey from their village towards the seaside. The narrative paints an idyllic picture of their surroundings, emphasizing Margaït's beauty and innocence as she flits through nature, blissfully unaware of the potential challenges that adulthood may bring. Their encounter with Octave, a young man of noble lineage, hints at romantic developments and societal pressures, especially as whispers of scandal involving the beggar Éric emerge. As Tanneguy becomes aware of the dangers surrounding his daughter, the peaceful tone begins to shift towards a more turbulent undercurrent, setting the stage for future conflicts and explorations of moral character. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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About this eBook
| Author | Zaccone, Pierre, 1817-1895 |
|---|---|
| Title | Éric le Mendiant |
| Credits | Produced by Ebooks Libres et Gratuits; this text is also available in multiple formats at www.ebooksgratuits.com |
| Reading Level | Reading ease score: 76.2 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read. |
| Language | French |
| LoC Class | PQ: Language and Literatures: Romance literatures: French, Italian, Spanish, Portuguese |
| Subject | French fiction -- 19th century |
| Category | Text |
| eBook-No. | 17673 |
| ISBN (HTML) | 979-8-238-17673-4 |
| Release Date | Feb 3, 2006 |
| Copyright | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 330 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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