Extrait: ...cotes, apportait des objets, consultait le medecin, perdait la tete. Julien marchait de long en large, la mine affairee, mais l'esprit calme; et la veuve Dentu se tenait debout aux pieds du lit avec un visage de circonstance, un visage de femme d'experience que rien n'etonne. Garde-malade, sage-femme et veilleuse des morts, recevant ceux qui viennent, recueillant leur premier cri, lavant de la premiere eau leur chair nouvelle, la roulant dans le premier linge, puis ecoutant avec la meme quietude la derniere ...
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Extrait: ...cotes, apportait des objets, consultait le medecin, perdait la tete. Julien marchait de long en large, la mine affairee, mais l'esprit calme; et la veuve Dentu se tenait debout aux pieds du lit avec un visage de circonstance, un visage de femme d'experience que rien n'etonne. Garde-malade, sage-femme et veilleuse des morts, recevant ceux qui viennent, recueillant leur premier cri, lavant de la premiere eau leur chair nouvelle, la roulant dans le premier linge, puis ecoutant avec la meme quietude la derniere parole, le dernier rale, le dernier frisson de ceux qui partent, faisant aussi leur derniere toilette, epongeant avec du vinaigre leur corps use, l'enveloppant du dernier drap, elle s'etait fait une indifference inebranlable a tous les accidents de la naissance ou de la mort. La cuisiniere, Ludivine, et tante Lison restaient discretement cachees contre la porte du vestibule. Et la malade, de temps en temps, poussait une faible plainte. Pendant deux heures, on put croire que l'evenement se ferait longtemps attendre; mais vers le point du jour, les douleurs reprirent tout a coup, avec violence, et devinrent bientot epouvantables. Et Jeanne, dont les cris involontaires jaillissaient entre ses dents serrees, pensait sans cesse a Rosalie qui n'avait point souffert, qui n'avait presque pas gemi, dont l'enfant, l'enfant batard, etait sorti sans peine et sans tortures. Dans son ame miserable et troublee, elle faisait entre elles une comparaison incessante; et elle maudissait Dieu, qu'elle avait cru juste autrefois; elle s'indignait des preferences coupables du destin, et des criminels mensonges de ceux qui prechent la droiture et le bien. Parfois, la crise devenait tellement violente que toute idee s'eteignait en elle. Elle n'avait plus de force, de vie, de connaissance que pour souffrir. Dans les minutes d'apaisement, elle ne pouvait detacher son oeil de Julien; et une autre douleur, une douleur de l'ame...
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Add this copy of Une Vie to cart. $9.45, good condition, Sold by Anybook rated 5.0 out of 5 stars, ships from Lincoln, UNITED KINGDOM, published by Albin Michel.
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This is an ex-library book and may have the usual library/used-book markings inside. This book has hardback covers. In good all round condition. No dust jacket. No publication date, Please note the Image in this listing is a stock photo and may not match the covers of the actual item, 600grams, ISBN:
Add this copy of Une Vie, Numéro 104 to cart. $11.38, good condition, Sold by Wonder Book - Member ABAA/ILAB rated 5.0 out of 5 stars, ships from Frederick, MD, UNITED STATES.
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Good. Good condition. A copy that has been read but remains intact. May contain markings such as bookplates, stamps, limited notes and highlighting, or a few light stains.
Add this copy of Une Vie and Other Stories to cart. $12.00, good condition, Sold by Inga's Original Choices rated 3.0 out of 5 stars, ships from Piggott, AR, UNITED STATES, published 1922 by Standard Book Co.
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Very Good- 12mo-over 6¾"-7¾" tall. Pages clean, unmarked, binding tight and square; faint, small moisture marks to bottom page edges. Black leatherette boards, blind stamping, sunned spine, lettering faded, almost unreadable. PO's names at fep [stamp] and endpaper [in pencil]. A few numbers penned at fep. Media Mail, Priority & most international shipping include free tracking information. Every book listed is located in my smoke free and climate controlled shop. All are inspected by me and will have qualities and/or flaws described.
Add this copy of Une Vie (French Edition) to cart. $12.87, good condition, Sold by Bookmans rated 4.0 out of 5 stars, ships from Tucson, AZ, UNITED STATES, published 1993 by Editions Flammarion.
Add this copy of Une Vie to cart. $13.15, good condition, Sold by Anybook rated 5.0 out of 5 stars, ships from Lincoln, UNITED KINGDOM, published 1973 by Albin Michel.
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This is an ex-library book and may have the usual library/used-book markings inside. This book has soft covers. In good all round condition. Please note the Image in this listing is a stock photo and may not match the covers of the actual item, 250grams, ISBN:
Add this copy of Une Vie: Bac 2000 to cart. $13.25, very good condition, Sold by HPB-Ruby rated 4.0 out of 5 stars, ships from Dallas, TX, UNITED STATES, published 1999 by FLAMMARION.
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Very good. Connecting readers with great books since 1972! Used books may not include companion materials, and may have some shelf wear or limited writing. We ship orders daily and Customer Service is our top priority!
Add this copy of Une Vie to cart. $14.46, fair condition, Sold by ThriftBooks-Dallas rated 5.0 out of 5 stars, ships from Dallas, TX, UNITED STATES, published 1998 by CLE International.
Add this copy of Une Vie De Femme to cart. $14.54, good condition, Sold by BookDrop rated 5.0 out of 5 stars, ships from Phoenix, AZ, UNITED STATES, published 1979 by Presses Select Ltee.
Add this copy of Lectures Clé Français Niveau 2 Une Vie to cart. $14.58, very good condition, Sold by HPB-Emerald rated 4.0 out of 5 stars, ships from Dallas, TX, UNITED STATES, published 2003 by Cle.
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Very good. Connecting readers with great books since 1972! Used books may not include companion materials, and may have some shelf wear or limited writing. We ship orders daily and Customer Service is our top priority!
Add this copy of Une Vie to cart. $15.00, like new condition, Sold by Powell's Books Chicago rated 5.0 out of 5 stars, ships from Chicago, IL, UNITED STATES, published 2000 by L'Aventurine.
