One of the earliest exponents of the short story, Prosper Mérimée wrote the universally-acclaimed tale Carmen, which provided the basis for one of the world's most popular operas. In addition to this classic tale, the includes "Colomba," "Mateo Falcone," "The Storming of the Redoubt," "Tamango," "The Etruscan Vase," "The Game of Backgammon," "The Venus of Ille" and "Lokis." About the Series: For over 100 years Oxford World's Classics has made available the broadest spectrum of literature from around the globe. Each affordable volume reflects Oxford's commitment to scholarship, providing the most accurate text plus a wealth of other valuable features, including expert introductions by leading authorities, voluminous notes to clarify the text, up-to-date bibliographies for further study, and much more.

Carmen and Other Stories (Oxford World's Classics)

Literature & Fiction

Prosper, Mérimée

Literary

Oxford University Press

Colomba

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Action & Adventure

Franklin Classics Trade Press

Excerpt from The Writings of Prosper Mérimée: Comprising His Novels, Tales, and Letters to an UnknownTo guard against every manifestation of pleasure, never to abandon himself unreservedly to the expression of emotion, to be tricked neither by others nor by himself, in his conduct and his writings to have in view the con stant presence of an unsympathetic, mocking spectator; to he himself that spectator - these are the most distinguish ing characteristics of his nature, of which every phase of his life, of his work, and of his talent bears the imprint.'About the PublisherForgotten Books publishes hundreds of thousands of rare and classic books. Find more at www.forgottenbooks.comThis book is a reproduction of an important historical work. Forgotten Books uses state-of-the-art technology to digitally reconstruct the work, preserving the original format whilst repairing imperfections present in the aged copy. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in our edition. We do, however, repair the vast majority of imperfections successfully; any imperfections that remain are intentionally left to preserve the state of such historical works.

The Writings of Prosper Mérimée: Comprising His Novels, Tales, and Letters to an Unknown (Classic Reprint)

Essays & Correspondence

Forgotten Books

Colomba Mateo Falcone

French & European Pubns

Carmen

Dramas & Plays

Barron's Educational Series In

Excerpt from The History of Peter the Cruel, Vol. 1 of 2: King of Castile and Leon The most interesting and circumstantial informa tion we possess concerning the reign of Don Pedro, has been transmitted to us by Pero Lopez dc Ayala. That illustrious chronicler, who was a contemporary of Don Pedro, and enabled, through birth and the im portant Omoce which he discharged, to Observe and study closely the events of his time, seems to have united all the qualities which render the testimony of an historian truly valuable, his naturally great powers of observation having been matured by actual ex perience in state affairs, and assisted by the cultivation of letters. Nevertheless, he has been accused by modern writers, not only of partiality, but even of dis honesty. I purpose endeavouring to show the injustice of this imputation. If I can prove the veracity of the author whom I have generally taken for my guide, I shall, perhaps, inspire some confidence in my own work. About the Publisher Forgotten Books publishes hundreds of thousands of rare and classic books. Find more at www.forgottenbooks.com This book is a reproduction of an important historical work. Forgotten Books uses state-of-the-art technology to digitally reconstruct the work, preserving the original format whilst repairing imperfections present in the aged copy. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in our edition. We do, however, repair the vast majority of imperfections successfully; any imperfections that remain are intentionally left to preserve the state of such historical works.

The History of Peter the Cruel, Vol. 1 of 2: King of Castile and Leon (Classic Reprint)

History

Europe

Excerpt from Carmen: NovelleDennoch behielt ich meinen Fuhrer und den Unbe kannten im Auge. Der erstere näherte sich, wenn auch widerwillig, der andere aber schien keine bösen Ab; sichten gegen uns zu haben, denn er hatte sein Pferd wieder frei gelassen und seine Pistole, die er vorher wag; recht hielt, zur Erde gesenkt.Da ich nicht glaubte, es übelnehmen zu sollen, daß man meiner Person wegen so wenig Umstände zu machen schien, streckte ich mich auf dem Grase aus und fragte mit gleichgültiger Miene den Mann mit der Pistole, ob er Feuerzeug bei sich habe; dabei zog ich mein Zigarren; etui heraus. Der Unbekannte griff schweigend in seine Tasche, suchte sein Feuerzeug und beeilte sich, mir Feuer zu geben. Er wurde offenbar geselliger, denn er setzte sich mir gegenüber, ohne jedoch seine Waffe wegzulegen. Nachdem ich meine Zigarre angezündet hatte, wählte ich die beste der mir noch bleibenden und fragte ihn, ob er rauche.About the PublisherForgotten Books publishes hundreds of thousands of rare and classic books. Find more at www.forgottenbooks.comThis book is a reproduction of an important historical work. Forgotten Books uses state-of-the-art technology to digitally reconstruct the work, preserving the original format whilst repairing imperfections present in the aged copy. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in our edition. We do, however, repair the vast majority of imperfections successfully; any imperfections that remain are intentionally left to preserve the state of such historical works.

Carmen: Novelle (Classic Reprint)

Carmen: By Prosper Mérimée - Illustrated

Classics

Independently published

À Paris, le protestant Bernard de Mergy retrouve son frère aîné, converti au catholicisme. Décidés à ne pas quereller leurs croyances religieuses, les deux jeunes gens s'accordent de partager les jouissances qu'offre la cour des Médicis, où les intrigues amoureuses se démêlent à force de duels chevaleresques. Mais tandis que le roi Charles IX s'offre le plaisir barbare d'une chasse à cour, gronde le râle sourd et macabre de la Saint-Barthélemy... Répondant à la mode du roman historique, Mérimée tire du massacre politique orchestré par Charles IX et Catherine de Médicis la matière d'une fiction savoureuse.

Chronique du règne de Charles IX (French Edition)

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