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This dual‑language anthology brings ten celebrated French authors—Voltaire, Balzac, Flaubert, Baudelaire, Maupassant, Claudel, Gide, Mauriac, Aymé, and Camus—together in chronological order. Each story is presented in original French alongside a faithful English translation, supported by a French‑English vocabulary list, textual notes, and exercises to aid students and readers wishing to refresh or deepen their language skills. The selection highlights the evolution of French literary style, philosophy, and social themes over two centuries. Suitable for French language learners and those interested in literary history, this collection offers an approachable window into French civilization’s metaphysical and psychological concerns through masterful short fiction.
First publish date: October 1, 1990
Genre: General Fiction/Short Stories
Authors: Wallace Fowlie
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