Contes rapides by François Coppée
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| Author | Coppée, François, 1842-1908 |
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| Title | Contes rapides |
| Note | Reading ease score: 75.5 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read. |
| Contents | L'Invitation au Sommeil -- Le Numéro du Régiment -- L'Orgue de Barbarie -- Le Convalescent -- Oeuvres posthumes -- A Table -- Les Pommes cuites -- Lettres d'Amour -- Mariages manqués -- Jalousie -- Fille de Tristesse -- Les Sabots du petit Wolff. |
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| Summary | "Contes rapides" by François Coppée is a collection of short stories written in the late 19th century. The work captures various slices of life, infused with humor and often focused on the complexities of human relationships, ranging from love to familial bonds. The characters include a mix of ordinary people and artists, portraying their struggles and aspirations against a backdrop of social commentary. The opening of "Contes rapides" introduces a nostalgic tone, presenting a young boy recounting his fond memories of family life around the dinner table. The narrative transitions from this innocent childhood scene to a more mature perspective approximately twenty years later, featuring the boy as a budding poet enjoying a romantic outing with his beloved Maria, blissfully unaware of the challenges that lie ahead. The warmth of familial love and the tranquility of youth are beautifully contrasted with hints of future struggles, setting the stage for a richly woven tapestry of life's complexities that the collection will explore. (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. | 16709 |
| Release Date | Sep 17, 2005 |
| Most Recently Updated | Dec 12, 2020 |
| Copyright Status | Public domain in the USA. |
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