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What kind of books did the 'Bibliothèque Bleue' represent?

1

High-quality literature

2

Low-priced small books

3

Religious texts

4

Historical accounts

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Answer

B. Low-priced small books

Solution:

The 'Bibliothèque Bleue' offered low-priced books that made literature accessible to the masses, printed on cheap paper.

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