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Charles The XII. : An Historical Comedy, In Two Acts / By J. R. Planche, Author of The Merchant's Wedding, A Woman never Vext, ... As Performed At The Theatre Royal Drury Lane
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No full textThis oversized book that staples together twenty posters seems to me to be a poor man's Pellerin. Each Planche is numbered, from 21 through 40. There is a good deal of crayoning evident in the book, on the backs of some pages and even on the front. By comparison with the work of Pellerin and Quantin, the designs are simple, even rudimentary. TB (Planche No 25) presents a scene that could not have happened, with the bear just behind one running man while the other stands nearby and looks on. (A tear in this page has been repaired.) One of the best images is wisely taken for the cover: L'Enfant et le Maitre d'École (Planche No 28). The killing-of-the-chicken scene on the following poster is humorous. It gives Le Chat, le Cochet et le Souriceau (Planche No 30) new meaning to dress the animals up and to give the cat a dish full of bonbons! Another of the book's best images is that of the old cat lying on the top shelf of a cupboard, while rat-children climb up onto the cupboard and an old rat with glasses looks at us and points to what is happening (Planche No 35). A fine addition to L'Ours et l'Amateur des Jardins (Planche No 36) is their formal photograph together! This book is in fair condition at best.This is a hardbound book (hard cover)Language note: FrenchLaFontain
Du neuf sur la réception par Sainte-Beuve et Gustave Planche du Roi s’amuse de Victor Hugo
No full textInternational audienceVictor Hugo’s play Le roi s’amuse was first performed on November 22, 1832, then officially banned the next day. Hugo did, at least, manage to get the text published: it came off the press of the publisher Renduel on December 2, with a preface by Hugo written in response to the ban. But in such a context, the author needed more than ever the support of his “friends” to take on the authorities. This article draws on two unpublished letters to Hugo, and shows that both Sainte-Beuve and Gustave Planche were minded, on this occasion, to equivocate and let the author of Le roi s’amuse stand alone. It was a moment that would definitively change Hugo’s relations with the two critics. This article also offers, in an appendix, a report on the first four editions printed in France of Le roi s’amuse.Le drame Le roi s’amuse de Victor Hugo fut représenté pour la première fois le 22 novembre 1832, puis défendu par ordre le lendemain. Le texte pouvait au moins être publié : il sortit des presses de l’éditeur Renduel le 2 décembre, avec une préface de Hugo rédigée en manière de riposte. Mais en pareil contexte, l’auteur avait besoin plus que jamais ‒ contre le pouvoir ‒ du soutien de ses « amis ». Le présent article tire parti du contenu de deux billets inédits à Hugo, et montre que tant Sainte-Beuve que Gustave Planche ont surtout songé, en l’occasion, à se dérober et à laisser l’auteur du Roi s’amuse faire front seul. Les relations de Hugo avec les deux critiques s’en trouveront définitivement altérées. ‒ En outre, est jointe à cet article, en annexe, une mise au point sur les quatre premières éditions imprimées en France du Roi s’amuse
Le livre numérique, planche de salut pour la lecture ?
No full textInternational audienceSince the 1990s, the apparent decline of readership among the younger generation, especially among students, has been a source of fierce debate and innumerable studies — all too often based on the printed word. Such arguments are today losing all credibility. With the growing number of digital books and increasing virtualization of content, this trend can only accelerate. Can e-books possibly counter the expected demise of the printed word and become catalysts for increased readership among the younger generation and students? After surveying a sample of students, the author provides some answers.Objet de débats passionnés et d'enquêtes sociologiques, la lecture chez les jeunes générations, en particulier chez les étudiants, serait en déclin depuis les années 1990. Un tel diagnostic, qui repose sur les enquêtes de référence menées à propos des contenus imprimés, n'est aujourd'hui plus crédible compte tenu de la dématérialisation des contenus éditoriaux et de l'essor du livre numérique. Les e-books peuvent-ils constituer une planche de salut pour la lecture ? Cette enquête, menée auprès d'un public étudiant, fournit un certains nombre d'éléments de réponse à cette interrogation
Assessment of volume depletion in children with malaria
No full textBackground The degree of volume depletion in severe malaria is currently unknown, although knowledge of fluid compartment volumes can guide therapy. To assist management of severely ill children, and to test the hypothesis that volume changes in fluid compartments reflect disease severity, we measured body compartment volumes in Gabonese children with malaria. Methods and Findings Total body water volume (TBW) and extracellular water volume (ECW) were estimated in children with severe or moderate malaria and in convalescence by tracer dilution with heavy water and bromide, respectively. Intracellular water volume (ICW) was derived from these parameters. Bioelectrical impedance analysis estimates of TBW and ECW were calibrated and bioelectrical impedance analysis measurements were taken daily against dilution methods, until discharge. Sixteen children had severe and 19 moderate malaria. Severe childhood malaria was associated with depletion of TBW (mean [SD] of 37 [33] ml/kg, or 6.7% [6.0%]) relative to measurement at discharge. This is defined as mild dehydration in other conditions. ECW measurements were normal on admission in children with severe malaria and did not rise in the first few days of admission. Volumes in different compartments (TBW, ECW, and ICW) were not related to hyperlactataemia or other clinical and laboratory markers of disease severity. Moderate malaria was not associated with a depletion of TBW. Conclusions Significant hypovolaemia does not exacerbate complications of severe or moderate malaria. As rapid rehydration of children with malaria may have risks, we suggest that fluid replacement regimens should aim to correct fluid losses over 12-24 h
Impact of Plasmodium falciparum infection on the frequency of moderate to severe anaemia in children below 10 years of age in Gabon.
No full textBACKGROUND: Improving the understanding of childhood malarial anaemia may help in the design of appropriate management strategies.
METHODS: A prospective observational study over a two-year period to assess the burden of anaemia and its relationship to Plasmodium falciparum infection and age was conducted in 8,195 febrile Gabonese children.
RESULTS: The proportion of children with anaemia was 83.6% (n = 6830), higher in children between the ages of six and 23 months. Those under three years old were more likely to develop moderate to severe anaemia (68%). The prevalence of malaria was 42.7% and P. falciparum infection was more frequent in children aged 36-47 months (54.5%). The proportion of anaemic children increased with parasite density (p 60%), but was unrelated to P. falciparum parasitaemia.
CONCLUSION: Malaria is one of the main risk factors for childhood anaemia which represents a public health problem in Gabon. The risk of severe malarial anaemia increases up the age of three years. Efforts to improve strategies for controlling anaemia and malaria are needed
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