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Jack: 1877 is catalogued by Project Gutenberg with author credits for Daudet, Alphonse (1840–1897). The listed translation credits are Sherwood, Mary Neal (1829–?).
Catalogue synopsis
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"Jack" by Alphonse Daudet is a novel written in the late 19th century. The story revolves around a young boy named Jack, who is on the verge of being sent away to a boarding school. The novel explores themes of abandonment, identity, and the complex relationship between a mother, Ida de Barancy, and her son amidst the societal expectations of Parisian life. At the start of the book, Jack and his mother are introduced as they meet with a priest to discuss Jack's upcoming education at a Jesuit institution. The opening chapters depict Ida's struggles with her social standing and the impression she wishes to create while simultaneously highlighting Jack's emotional turmoil about leaving his mother. The setting shifts from the school to the world outside, revealing the contrasting lives of the boarding school's children, hinting at Jack's new challenges. As the narrative progresses, the complexities of their lives unfold, setting the tone for a deeper exploration of Jack's character and experiences in the environment he finds himself in.
Book and edition facts
- Title: Jack: 1877
- Author credits: Daudet, Alphonse (1840–1897)
- Catalogue language: English
- Translator credits: Sherwood, Mary Neal (1829–?)
Catalogue subjects
- Child labor -- Fiction
- French fiction -- Translations into English
- Illegitimate children -- Fiction
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- Category: French Literature
- Category: Novels
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