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The Want Of Foresight And Cecilia And Nanette

The Want Of Foresight And Cecilia And Nanette

Elisabeth Charlotte Pauline Guizot

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Kessinger Publishing
Año de edición:
2009
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Antologías (no poéticas)
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9781120342072
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The Want of Foresight and Cecilia and Nanette: Or The Overturn is a book written by Elisabeth Charlotte Pauline Guizot and originally published in 1853. The book is a collection of two novellas that explore the consequences of poor decision-making and the importance of foresight.The first novella, The Want of Foresight, tells the story of a young man named Ernest who inherits a large sum of money from his father. Despite warnings from his friends and family, Ernest spends his inheritance recklessly and ultimately finds himself in debt and alone. The novella serves as a cautionary tale about the dangers of living beyond one’s means and the importance of planning for the future.The second novella, Cecilia and Nanette: Or The Overturn, is a more lighthearted story that follows two young girls as they navigate the ups and downs of life in a French village. The novella explores themes of friendship, loyalty, and the power of community to overcome adversity.Overall, The Want of Foresight and Cecilia and Nanette: Or The Overturn is a thought-provoking and engaging read that offers insights into human nature and the importance of careful decision-making.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.

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