Đavolja bara / Mala Fadeta / Nahoče Fransoa
The Devil's Pond depicts the life of humble peasants in the French province of Berry. Little Fadette is the story of a girl named Fadette, who is rejected by her community because of her appearance and behavior. Intentional François tells the story of an
The Devil's Pond: The young widower Germain sets out in search of a new wife with the help of his father-in-law. Along the way, he meets a poor shepherdess, Maria, with whom he goes through many hardships, including a night spent by the mysterious Devil's Pond. During the journey, Germain and Maria grow closer, discovering genuine feelings and a simple, natural love. Sand idealizes peasant life and emphasizes the importance of honesty, cordiality, and natural harmony.
Little Fadette: One of the twins, Landry, although initially distrustful of her, eventually discovers her kindness and falls in love. Fadette helps both Landry and Sylvin at crucial moments, and her wisdom and selflessness slowly change the attitudes of the community. The novel highlights themes of prejudice, love, loyalty, and inner beauty.
The Desires of François: As he grows up, François falls in love with his protector, and their love encounters numerous obstacles due to the difference in social status and the prejudices of the community. However, the strength of their love and their honesty overcome all difficulties. Through this novella, Sand once again glorifies simplicity, kindness, and natural human feelings.
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1. Opasne veze
Dangerous Liaisons is an epistolary novel published in 1782, which shows through a series of letters the hypocrisy and manipulation of French aristocratic society on the eve of the French Revolution.
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2. Mutivoda
Mutivoda je roman iz Balzacovog velikog ciklusa "Ljudska komedija" (La Comédie humaine). Radnja se odvija u malom provincijskom gradu Arcis-sur-Aube, gdje izbore za parlamentarnog zastupnika izaziva dolazak tajanstvenog kandidata.
3. Madam Bovari
Gospođa Bovary je remek-djelo slavnog francuskog pisca Gustava Flaubera i klasik svjetske književnosti. Roman, objavljen 1857. godine, prati tragičnu priču Emme Bovary, žene nezadovoljne svojim životom na francuskom selu.
4. Čiča Gorio
Uncle Goriot is the story of the old war profiteer Goriot and his daughters, who, after robbing him to the point of being naked, leave him to die in the solitude and misery of the Vaquer boarding house. It is a story that can be read today on several leve
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5. Dunda i druge novele
The story is set during the Franco-Prussian War (1870–1871), and begins with the escape of French citizens from Rouen, under Prussian occupation. Among them is Elizabeth Rousset, "Dunda", a girl of easy morals but a kind heart.
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6. Karmen / Kolomba
Carmen is a story set in Spain and follows the tragic love between the gypsy temptress Carmen and the soldier Don José. Colomba is a story set in Corsica and tells a story of brotherhood, revenge and family honor.
7. Đavolja bara / Mala Fadeta / Nahoče Fransoa
The Devil's Pond depicts the life of humble peasants in the French province of Berry. Little Fadette is the story of a girl named Fadette, who is rejected by her community because of her appearance and behavior. Intentional François tells the story of an
8. Sirano de Beržerak
Cyrano de Bergerac is a romantic drama set in the 17th century, which follows the talented and witty poet, soldier, and swordsman Cyrano de Bergerac.
9. Zemlja
Zemlja je društveni roman objavljen 1887. godine, deo ciklusa „Rugon-Makar“, u kojem Zola prikazuje brutalnu stvarnost života među francuskim seljacima.
10. Crveno i crno
Crveno i crno je povijesni i psihološki roman francuskog književnika Stendhala, objavljen 1830. Puni naslov romana je “Crveno i crno, kronika 19. stoljeća”. Protagonist je Julien Sorel. Djelo je bildungsroman koji prati njegovo odrastanje i životni put.
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