Dernières lettres d'un bon jeune homme à sa cousine Madeleine by Edmond About
"Dernières lettres d'un bon jeune homme à sa cousine Madeleine" by Edmond About is a collection of epistolary essays written in the mid-19th century. The work presents the thoughts and observations of a young journalist as he reflects on various aspects of society, including politics, journalism, and the arts. The main character engages in correspondence with his cousin Madeleine, sharing his candid insights and experiences within the world of journalism and beyond.
The opening of the work introduces the protagonist, who addresses his cousin through a series of letters, expressing a longing to reconnect after a summer away. He describes the return of various segments of society to Paris, including students and vacationers, and reflects on the allure and challenges of journalism. The young man contemplates the motivations behind journalistic writing, acknowledging both the excitement it brings and the disillusionment that follows from the pursuit of ephemeral successes. He critiques the industry, revealing a blend of cynicism and idealism, setting the tone for the reflective explorations to come in his letters. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Author | About, Edmond, 1828-1885 |
|---|---|
| Title | Dernières lettres d'un bon jeune homme à sa cousine Madeleine |
| Note | Reading ease score: 69.5 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read. |
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| Language | French |
| LoC Class | PQ: Language and Literatures: Romance literatures: French, Italian, Spanish, Portuguese |
| Subject | French literature -- 19th century |
| Category | Text |
| EBook-No. | 63267 |
| Release Date | Sep 22, 2020 |
| Copyright Status | Public domain in the USA. |
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