Frédéric by Joseph Fiévée
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"Frédéric" by Joseph Fiévée is a novel written in the early 19th century. The story introduces readers to Frédéric, a young man whose upbringing has been entrusted to a well-meaning but ineffectual country curate. As he navigates the challenges of his education and the complexities of social expectations, the narrative explores themes of identity, upbringing, and the nuances of human relationships. The opening of the novel establishes Frédéric's background as he recounts
his education under the curé of Mareil, who seems more invested in abstract educational theories than practical guidance. The curate's erratic teaching methods both amuse and frustrate Frédéric, leading to a sense of disconnection from structured learning. As he grapples with feelings of abandonment and a longing for familial connection, he prepares to leave his rural life behind for Paris, where he hopes to find his true identity and purpose. This transition sets the stage for Frédéric's encounters with various characters who will shape his journey, including the influential Monsieur de Vignoral and the enigmatic valet Philippe. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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About this eBook
| Author | Fiévée, Joseph, 1767-1839 |
|---|---|
| Title | Frédéric |
| Credits |
Produced by Mireille Harmelin, Chuck Greif and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at DP Europe (dp.rastko.net) |
| Reading Level | Reading ease score: 76.0 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read. |
| Language | French |
| LoC Class | PQ: Language and Literatures: Romance literatures: French, Italian, Spanish, Portuguese |
| Subject | French fiction -- 18th century |
| Category | Text |
| eBook-No. | 20886 |
| ISBN (HTML) | 979-8-238-20886-2 |
| Release Date | Mar 23, 2007 |
| Copyright | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 552 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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