Quatre contes de Prosper Mérimée by Prosper Mérimée
"Quatre contes de Prosper Mérimée" by Prosper Mérimée is a collection of short stories written during the mid-19th century. The book likely explores themes of human passion, moral dilemmas, and cultural nuances, showcasing Mérimée's skill in capturing vivid characters and their complex relationships against rich backdrops. The opening portion presents a detailed preface and introduction that set the stage for the stories, focusing on the life and influences of Prosper Mérimée himself.We learn about his upbringing in a family of artists, his education, and the significant relationships and experiences that shaped his literary voice. The stories to follow are framed as reflections of his diverse interests, complex nature, and the cultural contexts of his time. The already introduced tale "Mateo Falcone" delves into the life of a wealthy Corsican and his son, exploring themes of honor and betrayal in a remote, rugged setting. The tension arises when Fortunato, Mateo's son, faces a moral conflict regarding hiding a fugitive, foreshadowing the dramatic familial struggles that will unfold. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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About this eBook
| Author | Mérimée, Prosper, 1803-1870 |
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| Contributor | Pushkin, Aleksandr Sergeevich, 1799-1837 |
| Editor | Van Steenderen, Frederic Cornelius Leonard, 1864- |
| Title | Quatre contes de Prosper Mérimée |
| Note | Reading ease score: 76.7 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read. |
| Note | Includes English introduction, notes, and vocabulary |
| Contents | Mateo Falcone -- L'enlèvement de la redoute -- Tamango -- Le coup de pistolet, traduit de Pouchkine. |
| Credits | Produced by David Starner, Pierre Lacaze and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team |
| Language | English |
| 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. | 14115 |
| Release Date | Nov 22, 2004 |
| Most Recently Updated | Dec 18, 2020 |
| Copyright Status | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 132 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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