TABLE DES MATIÈRES
| I. | La Fille du Chanoine | |
| II. | Mainfroi | |
| III. | L'Album du régiment | |
| IV. | Étienne |
FIN DE LA TABLE DES MATIÈRES
Coulommiers. — Typogr. A. MOUSSIN
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A series of realist and satirical tales set in provincial towns, the collection sketches courtships, weddings, and domestic arrangements to reveal the manners, ambitions, and hypocrisies of middle-class society. Through concise narratives and ironic observation it contrasts ordinary characters' modest desires with communal expectations, exposing both sincere affections and petty vanities. Episodes shift between gentle comedy and pointed critique, favoring everyday incidents and social judgment over sensational drama. Recurring concerns include generational ties, local institutions, and the tension between personal feeling and public reputation, presented with clear description and moral reflection rather than melodramatic excess.
| I. | La Fille du Chanoine | |
| II. | Mainfroi | |
| III. | L'Album du régiment | |
| IV. | Étienne |
FIN DE LA TABLE DES MATIÈRES
Coulommiers. — Typogr. A. MOUSSIN