Prosper Mérimée's Short Stories by Prosper Mérimée

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Author Mérimée, Prosper, 1803-1870
Author of introduction, etc. King, Grace Elizabeth, 1852-1932
Translator Ives, George Burnham, 1856-1930
Title Prosper Mérimée's Short Stories
Original Publication United States: G. P. Putnam's Sons,1903.
Series Title Little French masterpieces; 1
Note Reading ease score: 79.5 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read.
Contents Prosper Mérimée -- Carmen -- The taking of the redoubt -- Mateo Falcone -- The Venus of Ille.
Credits Thomas Frost, Tim Lindell and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at https://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive/Canadian Libraries)
Summary "Prosper Mérimée's Short Stories" by Prosper Mérimée is a collection of fictional narratives likely written during the mid-19th century. The collection features notable stories like "Carmen," "Mateo Falcone," and "The Venus of Ille," each showcasing Mérimée's mastery of narrative simplicity and vivid character portrayal. The stories explore themes of passion, conflict, and human nature, often set against exotic backdrops, with intriguing characters such as the gypsy Carmen, whose life and actions intricately weave through the moral and social fabric of her time. The opening of "Carmen" sets the stage with a protagonist who is an unnamed narrator, embarking on an archaeological expedition in Andalucía. During his journey, he stumbles upon a mysterious and attractive young man named Don José, who is armed and displays a proud demeanor. Their interaction begins with a casual exchange as they share cigars, leading the narrator to suspect José’s dubious nature as a smuggler or a highwayman. During their conversation, the narrator's guide reveals that José is in fact a notorious bandit with a substantial reward on his head. Ultimately, the opening section teases a budding relationship with the captivating figure of Carmen, hinting at themes of adventure, romance, and moral ambiguity that will unfold as the story progresses. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Language English
LoC Class PQ: Language and Literatures: Romance literatures: French, Italian, Spanish, Portuguese
Subject Short stories, French -- Translations into English
Subject French fiction -- Translations into English
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Copyright Status Public domain in the USA.
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