L'ami Fritz by Erckmann-Chatrian

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Author Erckmann-Chatrian
Title L'ami Fritz
Note Reading ease score: 76.6 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read.
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Summary "L'ami Fritz" by Erckmann-Chatrian is a novel written in the mid-19th century. The story centers around Fritz Kobus, a jovial and carefree bachelor living in Hunebourg, who enjoys a life of simplicity and leisure, favoring good food, drink, and the company of friends over any serious commitments, particularly marriage. Throughout the narrative, themes of friendship, the joys of life, and societal expectations of marriage are explored. At the start of the novel, we meet Fritz Kobus as he mourns the death of his father, but quickly shifts to contemplating his own contented life. He takes pleasure in his daily routine, surrounded by friends and indulging in hearty meals and laughter. Despite numerous marriage proposals and the persistent matchmaking efforts of his friend, the old rabbi David Sichel, Fritz adamantly maintains his bachelor status, valuing his freedom above all. The opening chapters set a tone of warmth and humor, capturing Fritz's philosophy towards life while hinting at the pressures he faces from society and family to conform to conventional expectations. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Language French
LoC Class PQ: Language and Literatures: Romance literatures: French, Italian, Spanish, Portuguese
Subject France -- History -- 19th century -- Fiction
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EBook-No. 18340
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