My French Master (Paperback) (ISBN-13: 9781419136061)

My French Master by Elizabeth Gaskell is a novel set in the 19th century. The story revolves around a young English girl named Lucy Snowe who goes to France to teach English. She is left alone in a foreign country with no friends or family. Lucy's life changes when she meets her French master, Monsieur Paul Emanuel. He is a strict and mysterious man who takes an interest in Lucy's education. Lucy is drawn to him and becomes his favorite student. Monsieur Paul Emanuel helps Lucy to overcome her fears and insecurities and teaches her to be confident and independent. However, their relationship is complicated by Monsieur Paul Emanuel's past and his reluctance to reveal his true feelings. The novel explores themes of love, education, and self-discovery. It is a story of a young woman's journey to find her place in the world and the impact of a powerful teacher on her life.His former lessons had been held in such high esteem by those who were privileged to receive them, that he was soon sought after on all sides. The schools of the two principal county towns put forward their claims, and considered it a favour to receive his instructions. Morning, noon, and night he was engaged; even if he had not proudly withdrawn himself from all merely society engagements, he would have had no leisure for them.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

Author: Elizabeth Gaskell
ISBN-10: 1419136062
ISBN-13: 9781419136061
Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
Language: English
Published: 06/17/2004
Pages: 48
Format: Paperback
Weight: 0.26lbs
Size: 9.20h x 7.58w x 0.15d