Human Follies (La Bêtise Humaine.) by Jules Noriac
"Human Follies (La Bêtise Humaine)" by Jules Noriac is a novel written in the mid-19th century. The story follows Eusebe Martin, a young man who, having recently come of age and gained his inheritance, sets off from his rural home in Limousin to explore Paris and understand the complexities of civilization. As he navigates the city, he encounters a series of societal contradictions and human behaviors, laying the groundwork for a broader
commentary on human nature and folly. At the start of the narrative, the reader is introduced to Eusebe through a heartfelt conversation between him and his father, M. Martin, who provides life lessons and encouragement as Eusebe embarks on his journey. Eusebe's innocence and naivety are evident as he represents the farming class' perspective in a bustling metropolis, and his observations highlight the disparity between expected ideals and harsh realities. The opening sets a strong thematic foundation for the exploration of education, personal growth, and the deceptive nature of urban life, which the protagonist will continue to grapple with throughout the novel. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Author | Noriac, Jules, 1827-1882 |
|---|---|
| Translator | Marlow, George |
| Title | Human Follies (La Bêtise Humaine.) |
| Note | Reading ease score: 73.8 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read. |
| Credits |
Produced by Clarity and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net (This book was produced from scanned images of public domain material from the Google Books project.) |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | PQ: Language and Literatures: Romance literatures: French, Italian, Spanish, Portuguese |
| Subject | French fiction -- Translations into English |
| Category | Text |
| EBook-No. | 50179 |
| Release Date | Oct 11, 2015 |
| Copyright Status | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 90 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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