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  • The King of the Mountains

    by Edmond About ...
    "The King of the Mountains", a French humour classic by Edmond About, appeared in 1856, when he was twenty-eight.The scene is laid in and near contemporary Athens. The story is an animated and delightfully humorous account of the adventures befalling two English ladies and a young German scientist, who are captured and held for ransom by the redoubtable Hadgi-Stavros, king of the brigands. ... Read more

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  • The Roman Question

    by Edmond About ...
    "The Roman Question" by Edmond About is a thought-provoking exploration of the political and social dynamics surrounding the Papal States during the 19th century. Through a blend of satire and keen observation, About critiques the influence of the Catholic Church on Italian politics and society. His narrative delves into the complexities of the Roman Question, which revolved around the legitimacy ... Read more

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  • The Man With The Broken Ear

    by Edmond About ...
    "The Man With The Broken Ear" tells the story of a man named Jean-Pierre Feydeau, who accidentally gets his ear broken during a street brawl. Feydeau, trying to recover his lost ear, embarks on a series of misadventures, encounters various characters, and becomes entangled in political intrigues and romantic entanglements.Edmond About's writing style in "The Man With The Broken Ear" is ... Read more

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  • The King of the Mountains

    by Edmond About ...
    " The novel is set in the Balkans and follows the story of two travelers, Michel and Olivier, who become embroiled in the politics and power struggles of the region.The central character of the novel is a mysterious and feared bandit known as "the King of the Mountains." He commands a band of loyal followers and is feared by the local authorities and inhabitants alike. Michel and Olivier, two ... Read more

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  • Tales of Corruption: A 12-Book Collection

    Satire, Exposé, and Moral Inquiry into Political Intrigue, Urban Vice, and Social Reform

    by W. A. Wilkins, Edmond About, W. T. Stead, Gustavus Myers, L. O. Curon, Alphonse Daudet, Robert Holloway, Robert O. Harland, Emily Sarah Holt, Charles Baudelaire ...
    Tales of Corruption: A 12-Book Collection gathers narratives and polemics that examine moral compromise, institutional abuse, social ambition, and the unstable border between private vice and public power. Moving among realist fiction, satirical tale, investigative writing, historical romance, and decadent prose, the volume situates corruption within the literary cultures of nineteenth- and early ... Read more

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  • The Man with the Broken Ear

    by Edmond About ...
    The good news you sent us from St. Petersburg caused us the greatest joy. Your poor mother had been ailing since winter, but I had not spoken to you about it from fear of making you uneasy while so far from home. As for myself, I had not been very well; and there was yet a third person (guess the name if you can!) who was languishing from not seeing you. But content yourself, my dear Leon: we have ... Read more

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  • The King of the Mountains

    by Edmond About ...
    Herman Shultz is sent to Greece to collect samples for the London Botanical Society. Once there he learns about a group of thieves that work under The Mountain King, Hadgi Stavros. ... Read more

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  • LE NEZ D’UN NOTAIRE BY EDMOND ABOUT

    by EDMOND ABOUT ...
    "LE NEZ D’UN NOTAIRE BY EDMOND ABOUT", authored by EDMOND ABOUT. This edition delivers a compelling exploration of its central themes and offers readers an immersive and thought-provoking experience. It examines wide-ranging themes that will resonate with thoughtful readers. Readers can expect a clear structure: an engaging opening that establishes stakes, a sequence of scenes or essays that ... Read more

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  • The King of the Mountains

    by EDMOND ABOUT ...
    "King of the Mountains, The", authored by EDMOND ABOUT. This edition delivers a compelling exploration of its central themes and offers readers an immersive and thought-provoking experience. It examines wide-ranging themes that will resonate with thoughtful readers. Readers can expect a clear structure: an engaging opening that establishes stakes, a sequence of scenes or essays that develop ... Read more

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  • The Man with the Broken Ear

    by EDMOND ABOUT ...
    Man with the Broken Ear, The by EDMOND ABOUT offers a concentrated, compelling experience within fiction / literary. This concise work presents carefully drawn characters and purposeful plotting that together explore themes of choice, consequence, and human connection. The prose is precise and economical, balancing vivid scenes with clear pacing to maintain narrative momentum. Ideal for readers ... Read more

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  • LES MARIAGES DE PROVINCE BY EDMOND ABOUT

    by EDMOND ABOUT ...
    "LES MARIAGES DE PROVINCE BY EDMOND ABOUT", authored by EDMOND ABOUT. This edition delivers a compelling exploration of its central themes and offers readers an immersive and thought-provoking experience. It examines wide-ranging themes that will resonate with thoughtful readers. Readers can expect a clear structure: an engaging opening that establishes stakes, a sequence of scenes or essays that ... Read more

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  • DERNIÈRES LETTRES D'UN BON JEUNE HOMME A SA COUSIET MISES EN ORDRE PAR EDMOND ABOUT

    by EDMOND ABOUT ...
    "DERNIÈRES LETTRES D'UN BON JEUNE HOMME A SA COUSIET MISES EN ORDRE PAR EDMOND ABOUT", authored by EDMOND ABOUT. This edition delivers a compelling exploration of its central themes and offers readers an immersive and thought-provoking experience. It examines wide-ranging themes that will resonate with thoughtful readers. Readers can expect a clear structure: an engaging opening that establishes ... Read more

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