France's tetralogy, written through the lens of Professor Bergeret, dissects French society at the end of the 19th century. Through politics, intrigue, and the Dreyfus affair, hypocrisy, religious dogmatism, and provincial mentality are exposed.
The novel Taida, published in 1890, is one of the most famous works by French Nobel Prize winner Anatole France. The work is inspired by the legend of Saint Taida of Egypt, a 4th-century courtesan who converted to Christianity.
Therese the Wise (1748) is an erotic novel by an anonymous author (probably the Marquis d'Argens), mixing the philosophy of the Lumières with explicit scenes. With an introduction by Michel Camus and a foreword by Philippe Roger.
Logos, 1988.
Croatian. Latin alphabet. Hardcover with dust jacket.
7.36 €
Francuska književnost • Novele • Short Stories
Prosper Mérimée's novella, published in 1840, is set in Corsica and explores themes of revenge, honor, and the conflict between the traditional and modern worlds. The novella culminates in a tragic conflict, where love, duty, and violence intertwine.