| Editor |
Potter, Henry Austin, 1869- |
| Author |
Arène, Paul, 1843-1896 |
| Author |
Daudet, Alphonse, 1840-1897 |
| Author |
Daudet, Ernest, 1837-1921 |
| Author |
Forge, Henry de |
| Author |
Laut, Ernest |
| Author |
Maupassant, Guy de, 1850-1893 |
| Author |
Montjoyeux, 1851- |
| Author |
Nion, François de, 1854-1923 |
| Author |
Normand, Jacques, 1848-1931 |
| Author |
Rébrac, Jean du |
| Title |
Dix contes modernes des meilleurs auteurs du jour
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| Note |
Reading ease score: 79.4 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read.
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| Contents |
L'aventure de Walter Schnaffs / Guy de Maupassant -- L'oncle Sambuq / Paul Arène -- L'histoire la plus drôle / Jacques Normand -- La charge des morts / Henry de Forge -- Le petit homme rouge / François de Nion -- La bataille de Froeschwiller / Ernest Daudet -- Le mauvais Zouave / Alphonse Daudet -- Un mariage / Ernest Laut -- Pour le ruban / Montjoyeux -- Parole d'honneur / Jean du Rébrac.
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| Credits |
Produced by Al Haines, Chuck Greif and the Online
Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net
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| Summary |
"Dix contes modernes des meilleurs auteurs du jour" edited by H. A. Potter is a collection of short stories likely written in the late 19th century. This anthology features works by prominent French authors of the time, designed to provide an accessible approach to the French language for learners and students. The stories range in theme and style, possibly exploring various aspects of human experience and culture, showcasing the beauty and complexity of the French language. The beginning of the collection opens with "L'aventure de Walter Schnaffs" by Guy de Maupassant, introducing a central character who is a rather unwieldy Prussian soldier. Walter Schnaffs is depicted as a timid and phobic individual, deeply concerned about the well-being of his family back home while grappling with the horrors of war. As he finds himself isolated and frightened during a reconnaissance mission, he devises a plan to surrender to the enemy to escape the battle's terrifying realities. The story sets a tone of dark humor interlaced with poignant commentary on fear and survival in wartime. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Language |
French |
| LoC Class |
PQ: Language and Literatures: Romance literatures: French, Italian, Spanish, Portuguese
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| Subject |
French language -- Readers
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| Subject |
French fiction
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| Subject |
Short stories, French
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| Category |
Text |
| EBook-No. |
38996 |
| Release Date |
Feb 27, 2012 |
| Copyright Status |
Public domain in the USA. |
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