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International Short Stories: French by Francis J. Reynolds et al.

"International Short Stories: French" by Francis J. Reynolds et al. is a collection of short stories compiled in the early 20th century. The anthology features works by various acclaimed authors, each offering a unique insight into French culture and society through their storytelling. The tales range from poignant reflections on love, loss, and social commentary, showcasing characters from all walks of life, including soldiers, aristocrats, and outcasts. The opening of the collection presents "A Piece of Bread" by Francois Coppee, where we meet the young Duc de Hardimont, who grapples with the harsh realities of war while reminiscing about his privileged past. After enlisting in the army, he encounters Jean-Victor, a starving soldier recovering from injuries. The two share a moment of camaraderie over a piece of bread, which the duke, feeling ashamed for having initially wasted, offers to share. The narrative delves into themes of class disparity, empathy, and the stark contrasts between the lives of the affluent and the impoverished, setting a poignant tone that reflects the larger societal issues present in the other stories of the collection. (This is an automatically generated summary.)

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Compiler Reynolds, Francis J. (Francis Joseph), 1867-1937
Contributor Aicard, Jean, 1848-1921
Contributor Balzac, Honoré de, 1799-1850
Contributor Bazin, René, 1853-1932
Contributor Bourget, Paul, 1852-1935
Contributor Chenevière, Adolphe, 1855-1917
Contributor Coppée, François, 1842-1908
Contributor Daudet, Alphonse, 1840-1897
Contributor Dumas, Alexandre, 1802-1870
Contributor Erckmann-Chatrian
Contributor Halévy, Ludovic, 1834-1908
Contributor Hugo, Victor, 1802-1885
Contributor Kock, Paul de, 1793-1871
Contributor Le Sage, Alain René, 1668-1747
Contributor Maupassant, Guy de, 1850-1893
Contributor Mendès, Catulle, 1841-1909
Contributor Mérimée, Prosper, 1803-1870
Contributor Murger, Henri, 1822-1861
Contributor Musset, Alfred de, 1810-1857
Contributor Prévost, Marcel, 1862-1941
Contributor Robert, Clémence, 1797-1872
Contributor Vidocq, Eugène François, 1775-1857
Contributor Voltaire, 1694-1778
Contributor Zola, Émile, 1840-1902
Title International Short Stories: French
Note Wikipedia page about this book: en.wikipedia.org/wiki/International_Short_Stories
Contents A piece of bread -- The elixir of life -- The age for love -- Mateo Falcone -- The mirror -- My nephew Joseph -- A forest betrothal -- Zadig the Babylonian -- Abandoned -- The guilty secret -- Jean Monette -- Solange -- The birds in the letter-box -- Jean Gourdon's four days -- Baron de Trenck -- The passage of the Red Sea -- The woman and the cat -- Gil Blas and Dr. Sangrado -- A fight with a cannon -- Tonton -- The last lesson -- Croisilles -- the vase of clay.
Credits Juliet Sutherland, David Schaal, PG Distributed Proofreaders and David Widger
Reading Level Reading ease score: 78.2 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read.
Language English
LoC Class PQ: Language and Literatures: Romance literatures: French, Italian, Spanish, Portuguese
Subject Short stories, French -- Translations into English
Category Text
EBook-No. 10577
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Copyright Status Public domain in the USA.
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