Le Livre des Mères et des Enfants, Tome I by Marceline Desbordes-Valmore

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Author Desbordes-Valmore, Marceline, 1786-1859
Title Le Livre des Mères et des Enfants, Tome I
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Summary "Le Livre des Mères et des Enfants, Tome I" by Marceline Desbordes-Valmore is a collection of tales in verse and prose written in the early 19th century. This work is likely aimed at children and showcases various lessons and moral teachings, primarily through the lens of maternal love and the innocence of childhood. The narratives revolve around themes of care, responsibility, and the bond between mothers and their children. The opening of the book presents a preface that emphasizes the significance of maternal love as a source of comfort and happiness for children. It introduces various characters, including an unnamed child who is taken through the experiences of childhood joys, worries, and the guiding figure of a mother. The early tales featured include a prayer from a child, a narrative about a schoolboy grappling with the challenges of education, and discussions surrounding the value of work and kindness. These stories portray children learning life lessons directly through their interactions with their environments and the guidance of their mothers, setting a tone of affectionate teaching that continues throughout the volume. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Language French
LoC Class PQ: Language and Literatures: Romance literatures: French, Italian, Spanish, Portuguese
LoC Class PZ: Language and Literatures: Juvenile belles lettres
Subject Children's stories, French
Subject Children's poetry, French
Category Text
EBook-No. 14258
Release Date
Most Recently Updated Dec 18, 2020
Copyright Status Public domain in the USA.
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