Two Centuries Of French Short Stories
Condition: SECONDHAND
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Condition remarks:
Condition: Good. Jacket: Worn/faded - small tears. Page Condition: Yellowed, tanning and foxing. Markings: No markings. Binding condition: Intact.
An extraordinary gathering of literary voices, Two Centuries of French Short Stories presents a sweeping panorama of French narrative tradition, assembling some of the most celebrated writers in the canon — from Balzac, Zola, and Maupassant to Voltaire, Mérimée, Gautier, Colette, and beyond. The collection chronicles the evolution of the short story form across two hundred years of French literary history, capturing the wit of the Enlightenment, the passion of Romanticism, the gritty realism of the 19th century, and the refined modernism of the early 20th century. Each story stands as a testament to the singular power of French prose — precise, evocative, and deeply human — while together they map the cultural and intellectual currents that shaped a nation and a literature. This anthology is an indispensable companion for any reader who wishes to understand the richness and diversity of the French short story tradition, and a reminder that the finest tales, however brief, leave an impression that lasts a lifetime.
Author: R.G. Goodyear, P.J. R. Wright
Format: Hardback
Published: 1950, Paul Elek
Genre: Anthology
Condition remarks:
Condition: Good. Jacket: Worn/faded - small tears. Page Condition: Yellowed, tanning and foxing. Markings: No markings. Binding condition: Intact.
An extraordinary gathering of literary voices, Two Centuries of French Short Stories presents a sweeping panorama of French narrative tradition, assembling some of the most celebrated writers in the canon — from Balzac, Zola, and Maupassant to Voltaire, Mérimée, Gautier, Colette, and beyond. The collection chronicles the evolution of the short story form across two hundred years of French literary history, capturing the wit of the Enlightenment, the passion of Romanticism, the gritty realism of the 19th century, and the refined modernism of the early 20th century. Each story stands as a testament to the singular power of French prose — precise, evocative, and deeply human — while together they map the cultural and intellectual currents that shaped a nation and a literature. This anthology is an indispensable companion for any reader who wishes to understand the richness and diversity of the French short story tradition, and a reminder that the finest tales, however brief, leave an impression that lasts a lifetime.