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Title: Nouvelles mille et une nuits
Note: Reading ease score: 68.4 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read.
Contents: Le roman étrange en Angleterre -- Le Club du suicide -- Le diamant du Rajah.
Credits: Produced by www.ebooksgratuits.com and Chuck Greif
Summary: "Nouvelles mille et une nuits" by Robert-Louis Stevenson is a collection of short stories likely written in the late 19th century. This work combines elements of fantasy with a modern twist, as it draws inspiration from the classic tales of the Arabian Nights, placing them into European contexts while retaining their enchanting qualities. The stories feature intriguing characters like Prince Florizel of Bohemia, who navigates bizarre and often humorous adventures. The opening of this collection introduces readers to a narrative style that merges fantastical elements with a keen observation of human nature, particularly through the protagonist, Prince Florizel, and his companion, Colonel Geraldine. In the first story, "Le Club du suicide", the duo encounters a peculiar club where people engage in lethal games, showcasing Stevenson’s sharp wit and social commentary on despair and escapism. As they delve deeper into the narrative, they navigate a colorful world filled with strange occurrences and engaging character dynamics, setting the tone for a beautifully crafted series of tales that reflect on the timeless nature of human desires and follies. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Author: Stevenson, Robert Louis, 1850-1894
Author of introduction, etc.: Bentzon, Th., 1840-1907
EBook No.: 18123
Published: Apr 5, 2006
Downloads: 99
Language: French
Subject: Fiction
Subject: Short stories
Subject: Adventure stories
LoCC: Language and Literatures: English literature
Category: Text
Rights: Public domain in the USA.
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Title: Nouvelles mille et une nuits
Note: Reading ease score: 68.4 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read.
Contents: Le roman étrange en Angleterre -- Le Club du suicide -- Le diamant du Rajah.
Credits: Produced by www.ebooksgratuits.com and Chuck Greif
Summary: "Nouvelles mille et une nuits" by Robert-Louis Stevenson is a collection of short stories likely written in the late 19th century. This work combines elements of fantasy with a modern twist, as it draws inspiration from the classic tales of the Arabian Nights, placing them into European contexts while retaining their enchanting qualities. The stories feature intriguing characters like Prince Florizel of Bohemia, who navigates bizarre and often humorous adventures. The opening of this collection introduces readers to a narrative style that merges fantastical elements with a keen observation of human nature, particularly through the protagonist, Prince Florizel, and his companion, Colonel Geraldine. In the first story, "Le Club du suicide", the duo encounters a peculiar club where people engage in lethal games, showcasing Stevenson’s sharp wit and social commentary on despair and escapism. As they delve deeper into the narrative, they navigate a colorful world filled with strange occurrences and engaging character dynamics, setting the tone for a beautifully crafted series of tales that reflect on the timeless nature of human desires and follies. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Author: Stevenson, Robert Louis, 1850-1894
Author of introduction, etc.: Bentzon, Th., 1840-1907
EBook No.: 18123
Published: Apr 5, 2006
Downloads: 99
Language: French
Subject: Fiction
Subject: Short stories
Subject: Adventure stories
LoCC: Language and Literatures: English literature
Category: Text
Rights: Public domain in the USA.