Miette et Noré by Jean Aicard
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"Miette et Noré" by Jean Aicard is a narrative poem written in the late 19th century. The work explores the lives of its titular characters, Miette and Noré, who navigate love, social class, and rural life in Provence. The poetry captures the essence of the Provençal landscape and folklore, portraying the joy and struggles associated with their lives. At the start of the poem, Miette is introduced as a young girl performing
laundry by the riverside, using a battoir, a traditional washing tool. The lively interaction between Miette and Noré, a charming young man, sets the tone for their budding romance. As their dialogue unfolds, Miette's coyness and Noré's playful advances capture their youthful innocence and the societal expectations surrounding them. The opening beautifully immerses the reader in the vibrant imagery of Provence while hinting at the complex themes of love and social disparity that will unfold throughout the narrative. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Author | Aicard, Jean, 1848-1921 |
|---|---|
| Title | Miette et Noré |
| Edition | Troisième édition corrigée augmentée d'une préface et d'un épilogue |
| Original Publication | Paris: G. Charpentier, 1880. |
| Credits | Véronique Le Bris, Laurent Vogel and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by the Bibliothèque nationale de France (BnF/Gallica)) |
| Reading Level | Reading ease score: 90.8 (5th grade). Very easy to read. |
| Language | French |
| LoC Class | PQ: Language and Literatures: Romance literatures: French, Italian, Spanish, Portuguese |
| Subject | French poetry -- 19th century |
| Category | Text |
| eBook-No. | 74094 |
| Release Date | Jul 22, 2024 |
| Copyright | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 356 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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