The Great Modern French Stories: A Chronological Anthology

by Willard Huntington Wright and S.S. Van Dine

Book Overview

The Great Modern French Stories: A Chronological Anthology is a book compiled by Willard Huntington Wright that features a collection of short stories from some of the most renowned French writers of the 19th and 20th centuries. The book is divided into different periods, starting with the Romantic era and ending with the Modernist movement. Some of the authors featured in the book include Gustave Flaubert, Guy de Maupassant, Emile Zola, Marcel Proust, and Albert Camus, among others. Each story is introduced with a brief biography of the author and a historical context of the time it was written. The stories themselves cover a wide range of themes, from love and romance to social commentary and political satire. They showcase the diversity and richness of French literature, and provide a glimpse into the cultural and societal changes that occurred during the time period. Overall, The Great Modern French Stories: A Chronological Anthology is a comprehensive and engaging collection of French literature that is sure to delight readers of all ages and backgrounds.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1430496258
• ISBN13: 9781430496250
• Release Date: January 2007
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 444 Pages
• Weight: 1.43 lbs.
• Dimensions: 1.0" x 6.0" x 9.0"