Short-story masterpieces, Vol. 2 : French by J. Berg Esenwein
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| Editor | Esenwein, J. Berg (Joseph Berg), 1867-1946 |
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| Title | Short-story masterpieces, Vol. 2 : French |
| Original Publication | Massachusetts: The Home correspondence school, 1912, copyright 1913. |
| Note | Reading ease score: 65.2 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read. |
| Contents | An episode under the Terror / Honoré de Balzac -- The insurgent / Ludovic Halévy -- La Bretonne / André Theuriet -- The mummy's foot / Théophile Gautier -- Juggler to Our Lady / Anatole France. |
| Credits | Andrés V. Galia, Ed Leckert and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at https: //www.pgdp.net (This book was produced from images made available by the HathiTrust Digital Library.) |
| Summary | "Short-story masterpieces, Vol. 2: French" by J. Berg Esenwein is a collection of short stories written in the early 20th century. This anthology features significant French authors, including Honoré de Balzac, Ludovic Halévy, and André Theuriet, exploring diverse themes and styles that encapsulate the essence of French literature. Each story presents unique characters and settings that together reflect the cultural and social intricacies of French society during their respective times. The opening portion of the collection introduces Balzac and discusses his profound impact on both the short story and the novel. It highlights Balzac's ability to weave psychological depth and social realism into his narratives, emphasizing his focus on the complexities of human behavior and society. The excerpt includes an exploration of his literary style and mentions a notable story, "An Episode Under the Terror," which delves into themes of fear and resilience during the tumultuous time of the French Revolution. This introduction sets the stage for an insightful journey through the works of these iconic authors, revealing their artistic contributions and the overarching human experiences they portray. (This is an automatically generated summary.) |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | PQ: Language and Literatures: Romance literatures: French, Italian, Spanish, Portuguese |
| Subject | Short stories, French -- Translations into English |
| Subject | French fiction -- Translations into English |
| Category | Text |
| EBook-No. | 73859 |
| Release Date | Jun 18, 2024 |
| Most Recently Updated | Jul 19, 2024 |
| Copyright Status | Public domain in the USA. |
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