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Title: Contes Français
Credits: Produced by Renald Levesque
Summary: "Contes Français" by Douglas Labaree Buffum is a collection of French short stories edited with notes and vocabulary, probably prepared in the late 19th century. This anthology features works by notable authors from the 19th century and aims to blend literary merit with a wide vocabulary and engaging subject matter, making it useful for students of the French language. The opening of the book includes a preface detailing the editor's intentions and the selection process of the stories, emphasizing their variety and literary value. The stories included feature a wide range of themes, including military life in “L’enlèvement de la Redoute” by Mérimée, where a young officer reflects on courage and the chaos of battle, while Maupassant's tales delve into human emotions and perspectives on life. Additionally, the stories are accompanied by notes and a vocabulary section, enhancing their usability for students. The editor's approach indicates that this collection not only serves as a literary resource but also as a didactic tool for those learning French. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Contributor: Balzac, Honoré de, 1799-1850
Contributor: Coppée, François, 1842-1908
Contributor: Daudet, Alphonse, 1840-1897
Contributor: Erckmann-Chatrian
Contributor: Gautier, Théophile, 1811-1872
Contributor: Maupassant, Guy de, 1850-1893
Contributor: Mérimée, Prosper, 1803-1870
Contributor: Musset, Alfred de, 1810-1857
Editor: Buffum, Douglas Labaree, 1878-1961
EBook No.: 12949
Published: Jul 19, 2004
Downloads: 1539
Language: French
Subject: French fiction
Subject: Short stories, French
LoCC: Language and Literatures: Romance literatures: French, Italian, Spanish, Portuguese
Category: Text
Rights: Public domain in the USA.
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Title: Contes Français
Credits: Produced by Renald Levesque
Summary: "Contes Français" by Douglas Labaree Buffum is a collection of French short stories edited with notes and vocabulary, probably prepared in the late 19th century. This anthology features works by notable authors from the 19th century and aims to blend literary merit with a wide vocabulary and engaging subject matter, making it useful for students of the French language. The opening of the book includes a preface detailing the editor's intentions and the selection process of the stories, emphasizing their variety and literary value. The stories included feature a wide range of themes, including military life in “L’enlèvement de la Redoute” by Mérimée, where a young officer reflects on courage and the chaos of battle, while Maupassant's tales delve into human emotions and perspectives on life. Additionally, the stories are accompanied by notes and a vocabulary section, enhancing their usability for students. The editor's approach indicates that this collection not only serves as a literary resource but also as a didactic tool for those learning French. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Contributor: Balzac, Honoré de, 1799-1850
Contributor: Coppée, François, 1842-1908
Contributor: Daudet, Alphonse, 1840-1897
Contributor: Erckmann-Chatrian
Contributor: Gautier, Théophile, 1811-1872
Contributor: Maupassant, Guy de, 1850-1893
Contributor: Mérimée, Prosper, 1803-1870
Contributor: Musset, Alfred de, 1810-1857
Editor: Buffum, Douglas Labaree, 1878-1961
EBook No.: 12949
Published: Jul 19, 2004
Downloads: 1539
Language: French
Subject: French fiction
Subject: Short stories, French
LoCC: Language and Literatures: Romance literatures: French, Italian, Spanish, Portuguese
Category: Text
Rights: Public domain in the USA.