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Exploring the life of a servant, the novel delves into themes of vice and the stark contrast between outward appearances and hidden realities. Germinie Lacerteux reveals the tragic story of a woman who, despite years of faithful service, leads a life of debauchery that ultimately leads to her demise in a poorhouse. The narrative challenges conventional storytelling by offering a dark and unsettling portrayal of human existence, diverging from the typical happy endings that readers often seek.
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Germinie Lacerteux, Edmond de Goncourt
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- Released
- 2010
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- Title
- Germinie Lacerteux
- Language
- English
- Authors
- Edmond de Goncourt
- Publisher
- Book Jungle
- Publisher
- 2010
- Format
- Paperback
- Pages
- 224
- ISBN13
- 9781438573588
- Category
- Fiction
- Description
- Exploring the life of a servant, the novel delves into themes of vice and the stark contrast between outward appearances and hidden realities. Germinie Lacerteux reveals the tragic story of a woman who, despite years of faithful service, leads a life of debauchery that ultimately leads to her demise in a poorhouse. The narrative challenges conventional storytelling by offering a dark and unsettling portrayal of human existence, diverging from the typical happy endings that readers often seek.