International Short Stories Volume 3: French Stories


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Explore the rich tapestry of French literature with this anthology featuring a selection of short stories from some of the most celebrated authors in the genre. This collection includes works by literary giants such as Honoré de Balzac, Voltaire, Guy de Maupassant, and Victor Hugo, each offering a unique glimpse into the human experience through their distinct narrative styles.

Compiled and translated by Francis J. Reynolds, these stories reflect the diverse themes and cultural nuances of France, ranging from the satirical to the deeply philosophical. Each tale invites listeners to immerse themselves in the intricacies of French society and the timeless struggles of its characters.

Whether you are a long-time admirer of French literature or new to these classic voices, this anthology serves as a captivating introduction to the art of storytelling that has shaped literary traditions around the world.

Chapitres

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A Piece Of Bread by Francois Copée 16:41 Lu par Bruce Pirie
The Elixir Of Life Part 1 by Honoré de Balzac 25:00 Lu par Bruce Pirie
The Elixir Of Life Part 2 by Honoré de Balzac 31:14 Lu par Bruce Pirie
The Age For Love by Paul Bourget 46:14 Lu par carlacortes
Mateo Falcone by Prosper Mérimée 29:16 Lu par Lynne T
The Mirror by Catulle Mendes 9:51 Lu par Lynne T
My Nephew Joseph by Ludovic Halevy 27:23 Lu par Ulrike Denis
A Forest Betrothal by Erckmann-Chatrian 26:36 Lu par Lynne T
Zadig The Babylonian Part 1 by Francois Marie Arouet de Voltaire 32:16 Lu par Lynne T
Zadig The Babylonian Part 2 by Francois Marie Arouet de Voltaire 42:42 Lu par Lynne T
Zadig The Babylonian Part 3 by Francois Marie Arouet de Voltaire 32:38 Lu par Lynne T
Zadig The Babylonian Part 4 by Francois Marie Arouet de Voltaire 35:20 Lu par Lynne T
Abandoned by Guy de Maupassant 19:13 Lu par Bruce Pirie
The Guilty Secret by Paul de Kock 18:09 Lu par Bruce Pirie
Jean Monette by Eugène Francois Vidocq 16:36 Lu par Lynne T
Solange by Alexandre Dumas 35:50 Lu par Bruce Pirie
The Birds In The Letter-Box by René Bazin 13:35 Lu par Kristin G.
Jean Gourdon's Four Days Part 1 by Émile Zola 28:46 Lu par Bruce Pirie
Jean Gourdon's Four Days Part 2 by Émile Zola 28:39 Lu par Bruce Pirie
Jean Gourdon's Four Days Part 3 by Émile Zola 30:28 Lu par Bruce Pirie
Jean Gourdon's Four Days Part 4 by Émile Zola 26:25 Lu par Bruce Pirie
Baron de Trenck by Clémence Robert 38:06 Lu par Lynne T
The Passage Of the Red Sea by Henry Murger 16:49 Lu par Larry Greene
The Woman And The Cat by Marcel Prévost 23:33 Lu par Bruce Pirie
Gil Blas and Doctor Sangrado by Alain René Le Sage 23:16 Lu par Bruce Pirie
A Fight With A Cannon by Victor Hugo 22:19 Lu par Philip Panos
Tonton by A. Chenevière 14:02 Lu par Lynne T
The Last Lesson by Alphonse Daudet 11:43 Lu par Wendy Almeida
Croisilles Part 1 by Alfred de Musset 38:10 Lu par Bruce Pirie
Croisilles Part 2 by Alfred de Musset 33:34 Lu par Bruce Pirie
The Vase Of Clay by Jean Aicard 14:21 Lu par Marina Tsung

Critiques

Interesting mix of stories, some are very brief and odd


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