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Un enfant, t. 1/3 by Ernest Desprez
by Desprez, Ernest, 1801-1859Description
Un enfant, t. 1/3 by Ernest Desprez is a novel written in the early 19th century. The story revolves around a mother, Madame Drouart, and her daughter Louise, who live modestly in Paris without much fortune but are not entirely poor. The novel appears to explore themes of familial love, sacrifice, and the challenges of social status, highlighting the struggles of a young woman navigating her desires against the backdrop of her mother’s expectations and their financial limitations. The beginning of the novel introduces us to the lives of Madame Drouart and her daughter Louise, who are both deeply affected by their modest circumstances. Madame Drouart, a widow, works hard to provide for Louise and is filled with love and concern for her daughter’s future. Despite her efforts to secure a brighter future for Louise through a good education, the mother constantly fears for her daughter’s happiness and well-being. As Louise transitions from her education to living at home, it becomes clear that the reality of their financial struggles poses significant obstacles to her dreams and ambitions, leading to a complex interplay of love, sacrifice, and societal expectations between the two characters. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
