| Author |
Balzac, Honoré de, 1799-1850 |
| Title |
Droll Stories — Volume 3
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| Note |
Translation of: Les contes drôlatiques
See also: Vol 1: #1925, Vol 2: #2318, and the complete work #13260
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| Note |
Wikipedia page about this book: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Les_Cent_Contes_drolatiques
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| Note |
Reading ease score: 67.5 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read.
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| Contents |
Perseverance in love -- Concerning a provost who did not recognise things -- About the Monk Amador, who was a glorious Abbot of Turpenay -- Bertha the penitent -- How the pretty maid of Portillon convinced her judge -- In which it is demonstrated that fortune is always feminine -- Concerning a poor man who was called Le Vieux par-Chemins -- Odd sayins of three pilgrims -- Innocence -- The fair Imperia married.
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| Credits |
Produced by John Bickers, Ian Hodgson, Dagny and Emma Dudding
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| Summary |
"Droll Stories — Volume 3" by Honoré de Balzac is a collection of humorous and risqué tales written in the early 19th century. This volume continues the tradition of the series, featuring stories that blend satire and social commentary, often presenting the intricacies of love, desire, and morality among various characters, including abbots, silversmiths, and virtuous women caught in complex situations. The opening of this volume presents a prologue where the author addresses his audience about the nature and appeal of the tales contained within. It sets a playful tone, defending the lightheartedness and supposed moral implications of the stories, suggesting that they serve to entertain while also offering insights into human nature and societal norms. Following the prologue, the first story introduces Anseau, a virtuous silversmith in Paris, who grapples with love and desire for a bondswoman named Tiennette, whose situation reflects the societal constraints of their time. Anseau’s earnest pursuit of love amidst the challenges posed by class and legality lays the groundwork for a humorous yet poignant exploration of romantic perseverance and moral dilemmas. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Language |
English |
| LoC Class |
PQ: Language and Literatures: Romance literatures: French, Italian, Spanish, Portuguese
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| Subject |
Humorous stories
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| Subject |
French literature -- 19th century
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| Subject |
France -- Social life and customs -- Fiction
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| Subject |
Short stories, French -- Translations into English
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| Category |
Text |
| EBook-No. |
2551 |
| Release Date |
Aug 23, 2004 |
| Most Recently Updated |
Oct 8, 2023 |
| Copyright Status |
Public domain in the USA. |
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