Contes Fantastiques et Contes Littéraires by Jules Gabriel Janin
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| Author | Janin, Jules Gabriel, 1804-1874 |
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| Title | Contes Fantastiques et Contes Littéraires |
| Note | Reading ease score: 75.4 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read. |
| Contents | Préface -- Avant-propos -- Kreyssler -- Honestus -- La mort de Doyen -- Jenny la bouquetière -- Maître et Valet -- La Vallée de Bièvre -- Le Haut-de-chausses -- L'Échelle de soie -- Le Voyage de la lionne -- La Fin d'automne -- Hoffmann et Paganini -- Les Duellistes -- Vendue en détail -- 310 Rosette -- Iphigénie -- Strafford sur l'Avon -- Rêverie -- La Vente à l'encan -- Rambouillet -- La Soirée poétique -- La Rue des Tournelles -- La Ville de Saint-Étienne. |
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| Summary | "Contes Fantastiques et Contes Littéraires" by Jules Gabriel Janin is a collection of fantastical and literary short stories likely written in the mid-19th century. The work addresses themes of poetry, art, and the nature of imagination, showcasing the author's reflections on the essence of storytelling and inspiration. Janin draws comparisons between various literary forms and explores what constitutes fantasy in literature. The opening portion introduces the tone and intent of the collection through a lively preface in which Janin reflects on the nature of his stories, revealing a certain ambivalence about their label as “fantastiques.” He engages in a philosophical discourse with a friend, Roland, contemplating the state of poetry and its evolution, suggesting that contemporary poets, while constrained by moral and artistic expectations, turn to the fantastical for inspiration. The narrative shifts to a scene at a tavern where the protagonist, Théodore, shares his experiences and ruminates on his artistic ambitions, signifying a blend of introspection and social commentary that sets the stage for the diverse tales to unfold. (This is an automatically generated summary.) |
| Language | French |
| LoC Class | PQ: Language and Literatures: Romance literatures: French, Italian, Spanish, Portuguese |
| Subject | Short stories, French |
| Subject | French fiction -- 19th century |
| Category | Text |
| EBook-No. | 37836 |
| Release Date | Oct 24, 2011 |
| Copyright Status | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 102 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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