
audiobook
by Madame de (Sophie de Senneterre) Renneville
Produced by Carlo Traverso, Christine De Ryck and PG
CONVERSATIONS D'UNE PETITE FILLE AVEC SA POUPÉE, - SUIVIES DE - L'HISTOIRE DE LA POUPÉE;
INTRODUCTION.
In a sun‑lit bedroom of the Belmont family, five‑year‑old Mimi treats her beloved doll Zozo as a tiny child of her own. Their daily “conversations” turn ordinary chores—washing, prayer, dressing—into playful lessons, with Mimi gently correcting Zozo’s mispronunciations and counting aloud the alphabet and numbers. The rhythm of their dialogue captures the quiet seriousness of a mother’s guidance while preserving the imagination of a child’s make‑believe.
Through the sweet repetitions of praise and gentle rebuke, listeners hear a portrait of 19th‑century domestic life, enriched by delicate engravings that bring each scene to life. The book weaves moral teaching with linguistic practice, inviting you to share in Mimi’s caring world where every tiny mistake becomes an opportunity for kindness and learning.
Full title
Conversations d'une petite fille avec sa poupée Suivies de l'histoire de la poupée Suivies de l'histoire de la poupée
Language
fr
Duration
~2 hours (142K characters)
Publisher of text edition
Project Gutenberg
Release date
2006-02-01
Rights
Public domain in the USA.
Subjects
1772–1822
A prolific French writer and editor, she turned to publishing after the French Revolution devastated her family’s finances. Her books for children and young women mix moral storytelling with a clear interest in education and women’s lives.
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