{"product_id":"2026100005688-secondhand-carmen-a-romance","title":"Carmen: A Romance","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eCondition remarks:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eBook: Fair                          \u003cbr\u003eJacket: N\/A\u003cbr\u003ePages: Yellowed                  \u003cbr\u003eMarkings: Previous owner\u003cbr\u003eCondition remarks: No slipcase.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eProsper Mérimée's classic novella Carmen chronicles a passionate and ultimately destructive love affair. Set against the vibrant backdrop of 19th-century Spain, this dramatic narrative unveils the intoxicating allure of the free-spirited gypsy Carmen and her profound impact on the life of the soldier Don José. The story details José's descent from a disciplined corporal to a desperate outlaw, driven by an obsessive love that defies societal norms and personal honor. Mérimée masterfully illustrates themes of fate, freedom, and the consuming nature of desire, presenting a stark portrayal of human passion's perilous edge. This enduring work of romantic tragedy captures the essence of a love both exhilarating and doomed, resonating with its powerful depiction of human nature.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Secondhand Stock","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48616876114139,"sku":"2026100005688-SECONDHAND","price":20.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0523\/7646\/9701\/files\/d43995f3-c219-4290-8fe9-c1faa8e00989.png?v=1776621939","url":"https:\/\/bookgrocer.com\/products\/2026100005688-secondhand-carmen-a-romance","provider":"Book Grocer","version":"1.0","type":"link"}