Zézette : moeurs foraines by Oscar Méténier
"Zézette : moeurs foraines" by Oscar Méténier is a novel written during the late 19th century that delves into the lives of traveling circus performers. The story centers around François Chausserouge, a struggling animal trainer, and his young daughter, Zézette, as they navigate the harsh realities of life in a traveling menagerie. The narrative paints a vivid picture of their existence among the patrons and the daily challenges they face, set against
the backdrop of a fairground atmosphere. At the start of the novel, we are introduced to Chausserouge, who commands attention as he prepares for a show, surrounded by a motley assembly of animals and the bustling ambiance of the fair. A sense of despair permeates as few onlookers are interested in the spectacle. Amidst this, Zézette is portrayed as a spirited girl struggling with her duties. After an unfortunate interaction where a debt-collecting usurer appears, the dark undertones of the narrative emerge. François is reminded of his financial obligations, revealing a deeper story of desperation that culminates in an unexpected and violent twist involving the usurer. The opening effectively establishes a tense atmosphere that suggests themes of survival, loyalty, and the precarious balance between dreams and harsh realities. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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About this eBook
| Author | Méténier, Oscar, 1859-1913 |
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| Title | Zézette : moeurs foraines |
| Credits |
Produced by Carlo Traverso, Eric Bailey and Distributed Proofreaders Europe. This file was produced from images generously made available by the Bibliotheque nationale de France (BnF/Gallica) at gallica.bnf.fr. |
| Reading Level | Reading ease score: 82.2 (6th grade). Easy to read. |
| Language | French |
| LoC Class | PQ: Language and Literatures: Romance literatures: French, Italian, Spanish, Portuguese |
| Subject | French fiction -- 19th century |
| Category | Text |
| EBook-No. | 13478 |
| Release Date | Sep 16, 2004 |
| Most Recently Updated | Oct 28, 2024 |
| Copyright Status | Public domain in the USA. |
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