Autumn Glory; Or, The Toilers of the Field

"Autumn Glory; Or, The Toilers of the Field" by René Bazin is a story set in the French countryside focusing on the life of Toussaint Lumineau, a farmer grappling with financial strain and family matters. The story starts by showing Lumineau's struggles with unpaid rent owed to the Marquis and the worries about his land. As Lumineau deals with the Marquis's agent, the story shows how people are loyal to their land and families, and it also shows the tough lives of farmers. The start of the story also looks at Lumineau's family, including his son Mathurin, who has a disability, and his daughter Rousille, who is falling in love with a farmhand named Jean Nesmy. The reader is instantly immersed in a story brimming with exploration into tradition, love, and the shifting realities of olden times.