Quatre contes de Prosper Mérimée by Prosper Mérimée

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Author Mérimée, Prosper, 1803-1870
Contributor Pushkin, Aleksandr Sergeevich, 1799-1837
Editor Van Steenderen, Frederic Cornelius Leonard, 1864-
Title Quatre contes de Prosper Mérimée
Note Reading ease score: 76.7 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read.
Note Includes English introduction, notes, and vocabulary
Contents Mateo Falcone -- L'enlèvement de la redoute -- Tamango -- Le coup de pistolet, traduit de Pouchkine.
Credits Produced by David Starner, Pierre Lacaze and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team
Summary "Quatre contes de Prosper Mérimée" by Prosper Mérimée is a collection of short stories written during the mid-19th century. The book likely explores themes of human passion, moral dilemmas, and cultural nuances, showcasing Mérimée's skill in capturing vivid characters and their complex relationships against rich backdrops. The opening portion presents a detailed preface and introduction that set the stage for the stories, focusing on the life and influences of Prosper Mérimée himself. We learn about his upbringing in a family of artists, his education, and the significant relationships and experiences that shaped his literary voice. The stories to follow are framed as reflections of his diverse interests, complex nature, and the cultural contexts of his time. The already introduced tale "Mateo Falcone" delves into the life of a wealthy Corsican and his son, exploring themes of honor and betrayal in a remote, rugged setting. The tension arises when Fortunato, Mateo's son, faces a moral conflict regarding hiding a fugitive, foreshadowing the dramatic familial struggles that will unfold. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Language English
Language French
LoC Class PQ: Language and Literatures: Romance literatures: French, Italian, Spanish, Portuguese
Subject Short stories, French
Subject French fiction -- 19th century
Category Text
EBook-No. 14115
Release Date
Most Recently Updated Dec 18, 2020
Copyright Status Public domain in the USA.
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