Information about the title group: A dramatic short novel about adolescence and education, the longing for social advancement, and love. Suitable for the Abitur topics Learning about life, Educating and being educated, and Family life and education. Information about the series: Literary complete works in French for upper secondary education. The practice-oriented Espaces littéraires is closely aligned with the central Abitur topics. The readings also provide tasks specifically designed to prepare for the Abitur. The appendix contains many additional resources. The materials include suggestions for lessons and exams - including for the oral examination. The excerpts of the reading text are available as an audiobook.