Child Life in Town and Country by Anatole France
"Child Life in Town and Country" by Anatole France is a collection of charming vignettes depicting the experiences of children in rural and urban settings, written in the early 20th century. The book explores the everyday adventures, innocence, and life lessons learned by young children, capturing their relationships with family and the world around them. The likely topic involves themes of childhood, nature, and the simplicity and complexities of growing up. The
narrative unfolds through various stories centered around characters like Fanchon and her interactions with her grandmother, as well as other children experiencing life lessons and playful adventures. In each tale, France illustrates the beauty of nature and the innocence of youth, offering insights into themes of friendship, generosity, and the bittersweet nature of growing up. The children engage in imaginative play, explore their surroundings, and face small challenges and moral dilemmas, reflecting the joys and trials of childhood in both town and country settings. Each story is infused with a sense of nostalgia and warmth, making the collection a celebration of childhood experiences. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Author | France, Anatole, 1844-1924 |
|---|---|
| Translator | Allinson, A. R. (Alfred Richard), 1852-1929 |
| Title |
Child Life in Town and Country 1909 |
| Note | Reading ease score: 81.4 (6th grade). Easy to read. |
| Credits | Produced by David Widger |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | PQ: Language and Literatures: Romance literatures: French, Italian, Spanish, Portuguese |
| Subject | France -- Social life and customs -- Fiction |
| Subject | French fiction -- Translations into English |
| Subject | Children -- France -- Fiction |
| Category | Text |
| EBook-No. | 25408 |
| Release Date | May 9, 2008 |
| Most Recently Updated | Feb 24, 2021 |
| Copyright Status | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 230 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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