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Drawn from two centuries of French literature, these superb selections by ten great writers span a wide variety of styles, philosophies, and literary creeds. The stories reflect not only the beliefs of various literary schools, but the preoccupations of French civilization, at the various times of their composition, with the metaphysical and psychological problems of man. Contents include Micromégas (Voltaire), La Messe de l’Athée (Honoré de Balzac), La Légende de Saint Julien l’Hospitalier (Gustave Flaubert), Le Spleen de Paris (Charles Baudelaire), Menuet (Guy de Maupassant), Mort de Judas (Paul Claudel), Le Retour de l’Enfant Prodigue (André Gide), Grand-Lebrun (François Mauriac), Le Passe-Muraille (Marcel Aymé), and L’Hôte (Albert Camus). Students of French, or those who wish to refresh their knowledge of the language, will welcome this treasury of masterly fiction. The selections are arranged chronologically, allowing the reader to witness the development of French literary art — from Voltaire to Camus. Excellent English translations appear on pages facing the original French. Also included are a French-English vocabulary list, textual notes, and exercises.
From the Publisher
Selections by ten great writers – in both French and English
Includes a French-English vocabulary list, chapter notes, and exercises
Publisher : Dover Publications
Publication date : October 1, 1990
Edition : New edition
Language : English, French
Print length : 330 pages
ISBN-10 : 0486264432
ISBN-13 : 978-0486264431
Item Weight : 2.31 pounds
Dimensions : 5.5 x 0.5 x 7.25 inches
Customers say
Customers find the book beneficial for language learning, enabling them to read the original French text and providing helpful English translations. Moreover, the book receives positive feedback for its readability, particularly for students of French, and customers appreciate the selection of stories. However, the pacing receives mixed reviews, with some customers noting it’s too advanced for beginner to intermediate students.
