Contes cruels by comte de Auguste Villiers de L'Isle-Adam

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Author Villiers de L'Isle-Adam, Auguste, comte de, 1838-1889
Title Contes cruels
Note Wikipedia page about this book: https: //fr.wikipedia.org/wiki/Contes_cruels
Note Reading ease score: 72.0 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read.
Contents Les Demoiselles De Bienfilatre -- Véra -- Vox Populi -- Deux augures -- L'affichage céleste -- Antonie -- La machine a gloire -- Duke of Portland -- Virginie et Paul -- Le convive des dernières fêtes -- A s'y méprendre -- Impatience de la foule -- Le secret de l'ancienne musique -- Sentimentalisme -- Le plus beau diner du monde -- Le désir d'être un homme -- Fleurs de ténèbres -- L'appareil pour l'analyse chimique du dernier soupir -- Les brigands -- La reine Ysabeau -- Sombre récit, conteur plus sombre -- L'intersigne -- L'inconnue -- Maryelle -- Le traitement du docteur Tristan -- Conte d'amour -- Souvenirs occultes -- L'Annonciateur (Épilogue).
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Summary "Contes cruels" by comte de Auguste Villiers de L'Isle-Adam is a collection of short stories likely written in the late 19th century. The book examines the darker aspects of human nature, morality, and societal norms through various narratives featuring distinctive characters grappling with complex themes. The stories often highlight the contrasts between high society and the moral decay that can lie beneath polished facades. At the start of "Contes cruels," readers are introduced to a vivid exploration of societal norms and beliefs about morality. The opening story features two sisters, Olympe and Henriette, who have been forced into a life of modest means due to their parents' misfortunes. As they navigate their environment, they express a commitment to hard work and dignity. However, the narrative quickly shifts to Olympe's downward spiral into moral conflict when she falls in love, revealing the tension between personal desires and societal expectations. This sets the stage for the exploration of love, shame, and the consequences of their choices in the stories that follow, suggesting deeper philosophical reflections on right and wrong. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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. 62874
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Copyright Status Public domain in the USA.
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