Le Noël des Petits Gueux by Max Du Veuzit
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1936
Du Veuzit, Max, 1886-1952
French
"Le Noël des Petits Gueux" by Max Du Veuzit is a one-act realist play written in the early 20th century. The storyline unfolds during a bleak Christmas Eve, centering around themes of poverty and familial struggles. It examines the grim realities faced by a family suffering from the father's alcoholism, highlighting the impact of this on the childr...
Maria, and her younger brother, Charlot. As the scene opens, the father is found inebriated and oblivious to his children's plight. Maria and Charlot, struggling with hunger and the harshness of their living conditions, are depicted as they confront the disappointment of not having enough to eat for their holiday meal. Although they find some alcohol left by their father, it serves as a temporary escape from their misery. The story reflects their longing for better times and the innocence of childhood against the backdrop of their harsh reality, ultimately painting a poignant picture of resilience amidst adversity. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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