| Editor |
Dorchain, Auguste, 1857-1930 |
| LoC No. |
20023149
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| Title |
The twelve best short stories in the French language
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| Alternate Title |
The 12 best short stories in the French language
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| Original Publication |
London: Gowans and Gray, 1915.
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| Note |
Reading ease score: 77.3 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read.
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| Note |
"The third, fifth to seventh, and ninth to twelfth inclusive, of these stories have been translated by Mr. William Metcalfe; the second and fourth by Miss Measham; the eighth by Miss Lyons; while for the first an anonymous translation has been used, which was originally published in 1826, but has been considerably revised for this volume by Mr. Adam L. Gowans."--Publishers' note.
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| Contents |
Adventures of the last of the Abencerrages (1806) / Viscount Chateaubriand -- The prisoners of the Caucasus (1815) / Count Xavier de Maistre -- El Verdugo (1830) / Honoré de Balzac -- Laurette, or, The red seal (1835) / Count Alfred de Vigny -- The Venus of Ille (1837) / Prosper Mérimée -- The story of a white blackbird (1842) / Alfred de Musset -- Vanina Vanini (1855) / "Stendhal" -- The child with the bread shoes (1863) / Théophile Gautier -- The Reverend Father Gaucher's elixir (1869) / Alphonse Daudet -- The legend of Saint Julian Hospitator (1877) / Gustave Flaubert -- The gate-keeper (1883) / François Coppée -- Mademoiselle Perle (1886) / Guy de Maupassant.
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| Credits |
Andrés V. Galia, GenKnit, Knysna and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at https://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive)
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| Summary |
"The Twelve Best Short Stories in the French Language" by Auguste Dorchain is a collection of short stories likely written in the early 20th century. This anthology features a selection of notable short works, or "contes" and "nouvelles", from various celebrated French authors, showcasing the richness and diversity of French literature. Dorchain aims to highlight masterpieces from the 19th century, illustrating a range of tones and themes while maintaining moral propriety throughout the selection. At the start of this collection, the preface elaborates on the historical context and importance of short storytelling within French literature, from medieval times through the Renaissance to the flourishing of the genre in the 19th century. The introduction emphasizes the careful selection of stories to ensure they represent the pinnacle of literary achievement, thus inviting readers to appreciate each author’s unique voice. The first story, "The Adventures of the Last of the Abencerrages," explores themes of nostalgia, identity, and the lasting impact of cultural legacy, unveiling the tale of Aben-Hamet, a young Moor exploring his ancestral home of Granada, which stirs deep emotions and reflections on love, loss, and honor. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Language |
English |
| LoC Class |
PQ: Language and Literatures: Romance literatures: French, Italian, Spanish, Portuguese
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| Subject |
Short stories, French -- Translations into English
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| Subject |
French fiction -- Translations into English
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| Category |
Text |
| EBook-No. |
74669 |
| Release Date |
Nov 3, 2024 |
| Copyright Status |
Public domain in the USA. |
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