Abbé Aubain and Mosaics by Prosper Mérimée

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Author Mérimée, Prosper, 1803-1870
Translator Waller, E. M. (Emily Mary)
Title Abbé Aubain and Mosaics
Contents The Abbé Aubain -- Mosaics: Mateo Falcone; The vision of Charles XI; How we stormed the fort; Tamango; The game of backgammon; The Etruscan vase -- The Venus of Ille -- Lokis -- The blue chamber -- The "viccolo" of Madame Lucrezia -- Djoumane.
Credits Produced by Andrea Ball and Marc D'Hooghe
Summary "The Abbé Aubain and Mosaics" by Prosper Mérimée is a collection of short stories written in the early 19th century. The volume features various narratives, with the titular story focusing on the character Abbé Aubain, a priest with an intriguing background and personal struggles, alongside other tales like "Mateo Falcone", exploring themes of duty, love, and morality. This work reflects Mérimée's distinctive style, characterized by a blend of scholarly precision and emotional depth, revealing the complexities of human nature and societal norms. At the start of "The Abbé Aubain", the reader is introduced to the correspondence of Madame de P-----, who recounts her life in Noirmoutiers, including her conversations with the local priest, Abbé Aubain. Madame expresses her discontent about her life, revealing a sense of resignation to their financial struggles and touching on themes of isolation and introspection. Through her letters, we learn about her complex relationship with her husband and her growing connection to the Abbé, hinting at a layered narrative filled with humor, melancholy, and possibly unrequited feelings. The correspondence sets the stage for exploring deeper themes of love, loss, and the human desire for connection, all while providing a window into the life of the priest and the influence he has on her. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Language English
LoC Class PQ: Language and Literatures: Romance literatures: French, Italian, Spanish, Portuguese
Subject Short stories
Subject French fiction -- Translations into English
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EBook-No. 35004
Release Date
Most Recently Updated Mar 19, 2024
Copyright Status Public domain in the USA.
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