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Short-story masterpieces, Vol. 1

by J. Berg Esenwein

Level C1 · AdvancedClassics12 chapters
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Length
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About this book

Explore the essence of French storytelling through vivid tales that capture national spirit, character, and local color with precision and charm. Delve into a curated collection revealing the art and evolution of the French short story as a distinct literary form.

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Contents

12 chapters in all. The first chapter is free to read with no account.

02THE FRENCH SHORT-STORY
03FRANÇOIS COPPÉE AND HIS WORK
04THE SUBSTITUTE
05GUY DE MAUPASSANT, REALIST
06MOONLIGHT
07ALPHONSE DAUDET, MAN AND ARTIST
08THE POPE’S MULE
09PROSPER MÉRIMÉE, IMPERSONAL ANALYST
10THE TAKING OF THE REDOUBT
11PIERRE LOTI, COLORIST
12THE MARRIAGE TO THE SEA

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