Nounou

Roger DombreProject Gutenberg · United StatesDec 2019

2.5

Word count: 229K words
Chapters: 23

Summary

Project Gutenberg was the first provider of free electronic books, or eBooks. Michael Hart, founder of Project Gutenberg, invented eBooks in 1971 and his memory continues to inspire the creation of eBooks and related technologies today.Nounou by Roger DombreAuthor: Dombre, Roger, 1859-1914,Language: French, Class: PQ: Language and Literatures: Romance literatures: French, Italian, Spanish, Portuguese, Release Date: Jun 26, 2006

Editor's review

Roger Dombre's "Nounou" is a public-domain French novel, digitized and released by Project Gutenberg under the category of French literature. Judging from the author's active years and the work's classification, it carries the flavor of late nineteenth- to early twentieth-century French popular narrative and serves as a sample for observing the themes and language style of French fiction from that period. The electronic edition's advantage lies in its complete text and searchability; readers can use it as supplementary material for French reading practice or for the study of French popular literature. Lacking a modern introduction and annotations, readers must supply their own linguistic tools and background knowledge. The book's length and narrative pace suit segmented reading, and one should not expect strong modern dramatic conflict. For French learners, it offers authentic nineteenth-century French language data; for literary scholars, it can be read as a marginal text against mainstream classics. Overall, this is a public-domain work suited to readers with a clear purpose rather than casual browsing.

Who it's for

A good fit for

Language learners with intermediate or higher French reading ability
Literary scholars studying late nineteenth-century French popular fiction
Readers who need a public-domain French text for coursework or translation practice
Readers interested in narratives of French provincial life

Not a good fit for

General readers with no French foundation who rely on Chinese translations
Casual readers who prefer the pace of contemporary bestsellers
Beginner learners who need detailed annotations and introductions

Reading tips

First skim the table of contents and chapter lengths, then divide the daily reading amount by length to avoid interruptions caused by language barriers.
Prepare a French dictionary or辅助 tools and mark unfamiliar expressions and period vocabulary.
Read it alongside other nineteenth-century French popular novels to observe similarities and differences in themes and narrative techniques.
If used for language learning, excerpt typical sentence patterns for translation or retelling practice.

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FAQ

Can I read this book without any French foundation?

Not recommended. This is the original French text, and the Project Gutenberg edition contains no Chinese translation or annotations. Readers without French face a high barrier; it is advisable to first find a Chinese translation or to attempt the original after reaching intermediate French proficiency or above.

What is this novel's place in literary history?

According to available information, this is a public-domain work in the French literature category, and its author, Roger Dombre, was active from the late nineteenth to the early twentieth century. It is better read as a sample of popular narrative and period language style than as an established classic on required-reading lists.

Does the electronic edition include annotations or an introduction?

The Project Gutenberg edition usually provides only the main text, without modern editorial annotations, introduction, or background notes. Readers must supplement French literary history materials on their own and use dictionaries to resolve linguistic difficulties.

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About the author

Roger Dombre Author · French · 1859–1914

Roger Dombre (1859–1914) was a French writer of children's and young adult literature. Her real name was Andrée Sisson, née Ligerot, and she was born in Lyon; the pen name "Roger Dombre" appeared on her works for many years. She wrote more than a hundred books, most of them published by houses such as Mame and Gautier-Languereau. Four of her works are held in this collection, including Folla (1889), Nounou, Un tuteur embarrassé, and Une Pupille Genante. Writing for young readers, she favoured a warm and lively style, building her stories around everyday family life and the experiences of growing up, which made her popular with her audience. Public information about the details of her life is limited; what can be confirmed is chiefly the pen name, her nationality, her dates, and the publication history of her works.