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Title: Short story classics (Foreign), Vol. 5, French II
Original Publication: New York: P.F. Collier & Son, 1907.
Note: Reading ease score: 79.7 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read.
Contents: La Bretonne, by André Theuriet -- Which was the madman? by Edmond About -- The grand marriage, by Ludovic Halévy -- The accursed house, by Émile Gaboriau -- The fête at Coqueville, by Émile Zola -- The lost child, by François Coppée -- Putois, by Anatole France -- Sac-au-dos, by Joris Karl Huysmans -- "Bonjour, Monsieur" by Jean Richepin -- The bit of string, by Guy de Maupassant -- The necklace, by Guy de Maupassant -- The wall opposite, by Pierre Loti -- The ancestor, by Paul Bourget -- When he was a little boy, by Henri Lavedan -- A gentleman finds a watch, by Georges Courteline -- A young girl's diary, by Marcel Prévost -- The sign of the key and the cross, by Henri de Régnier -- The telegraph operator, by Alphonse Allais.
Credits: Andrés V. Galia and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at https: //www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive)
Summary: "Short Story Classics (Foreign), Vol. 5, French II" by William Patten is a collection of translated French short stories, compiled and edited likely in the early 20th century. This volume features a selection of works from noted French authors, diving into various themes that represent the richness of French literary tradition. Readers can expect to encounter poignant tales filled with emotional depth, social commentary, or explorations of human nature, represented through distinct characters and narrative styles. The opening portion introduces two stories, providing insight into both. In "La Bretonne" by André Theuriet, the tale begins with a woman freshly released from prison for infanticide, navigating a cold and unfamiliar world. Her struggles highlight societal rejection, complex emotions surrounding motherhood, and her resolve to find shelter amid adversity. Meanwhile, "Which Was the Madman?" by Edmond About presents a comical scenario involving a doctor and his two patients—one of whom believes he is sane while the other insists he is mad. This interplay showcases themes of reality versus perception and the quirks of mental health, setting the stage for intricate character dynamics and humor throughout the narrative. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Editor: Patten, William, 1868-1936
EBook No.: 73893
Published: Jun 22, 2024
Downloads: 116
Language: English
Subject: Short stories, French -- Translations into English
Subject: French fiction -- Translations into English
LoCC: Language and Literatures: Romance literatures: French, Italian, Spanish, Portuguese
Category: Text
Rights: Public domain in the USA.
This edition has images.
Title: Short story classics (Foreign), Vol. 5, French II
Original Publication: New York: P.F. Collier & Son, 1907.
Note: Reading ease score: 79.7 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read.
Contents: La Bretonne, by André Theuriet -- Which was the madman? by Edmond About -- The grand marriage, by Ludovic Halévy -- The accursed house, by Émile Gaboriau -- The fête at Coqueville, by Émile Zola -- The lost child, by François Coppée -- Putois, by Anatole France -- Sac-au-dos, by Joris Karl Huysmans -- "Bonjour, Monsieur" by Jean Richepin -- The bit of string, by Guy de Maupassant -- The necklace, by Guy de Maupassant -- The wall opposite, by Pierre Loti -- The ancestor, by Paul Bourget -- When he was a little boy, by Henri Lavedan -- A gentleman finds a watch, by Georges Courteline -- A young girl's diary, by Marcel Prévost -- The sign of the key and the cross, by Henri de Régnier -- The telegraph operator, by Alphonse Allais.
Credits: Andrés V. Galia and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at https: //www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive)
Summary: "Short Story Classics (Foreign), Vol. 5, French II" by William Patten is a collection of translated French short stories, compiled and edited likely in the early 20th century. This volume features a selection of works from noted French authors, diving into various themes that represent the richness of French literary tradition. Readers can expect to encounter poignant tales filled with emotional depth, social commentary, or explorations of human nature, represented through distinct characters and narrative styles. The opening portion introduces two stories, providing insight into both. In "La Bretonne" by André Theuriet, the tale begins with a woman freshly released from prison for infanticide, navigating a cold and unfamiliar world. Her struggles highlight societal rejection, complex emotions surrounding motherhood, and her resolve to find shelter amid adversity. Meanwhile, "Which Was the Madman?" by Edmond About presents a comical scenario involving a doctor and his two patients—one of whom believes he is sane while the other insists he is mad. This interplay showcases themes of reality versus perception and the quirks of mental health, setting the stage for intricate character dynamics and humor throughout the narrative. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Editor: Patten, William, 1868-1936
EBook No.: 73893
Published: Jun 22, 2024
Downloads: 116
Language: English
Subject: Short stories, French -- Translations into English
Subject: French fiction -- Translations into English
LoCC: Language and Literatures: Romance literatures: French, Italian, Spanish, Portuguese
Category: Text
Rights: Public domain in the USA.