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  • Carmen

    Bilingual Edition (English – French)

    Translated by Mary Loyd ...
    Instead of memorizing vocabulary words, work your way through an actual well-written novel. Even novices can follow along as each individual English paragraph is paired with the corresponding French paragraph. It won't be an easy project, but you'll learn a lot. ... Read more

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  • Learn French with Bilingual Books

    Bilingual Edition (English - French)

    Sometimes you want to read in French. Sometimes you want to read in English.There’s a great option: bilingual books!Bilingual, or dual-language books, are books in which text appears side-by-side in both the target language and English. These are some of the French books to enjoy since you can practice your French without being in over your head.Plus, there are plenty of different types of ... Read more

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  • Colomba

    A Corsican Tale

    Translated by Lady Mary Loyd ...
    Series series Salon & Steppe
    Complete and unabridged, with 57 full-page plates by Joseph Vernet, Hendrik Frans van Lint and Francesco Guardi. A young Corsican lieutenant comes home from the French army to find his sister has kept the vendetta warm for both of them — his father was shot from behind a wall, and Colomba knows exactly who did it and what a brother is for. Mérimée was inspector-general of historical monuments for ... Read more

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  • Carmen

    A Tale of Seville

    Translated by Lady Mary Loyd ...
    Series series Salon & Steppe
    Complete and unabridged, with 60 full-page plates by Mariano Fortuny Marsal, José de Madrazo y Agudo and Francisco Goya. A Basque soldier meets a Gypsy woman outside a cigarette factory in Seville, lets her go, and loses everything by degrees: rank, freedom, and the ability to imagine a life without her. Mérimée's novella is drier and crueller than the opera Bizet made of it, and its narrator is ... Read more

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  • The Chartreuse of Parma

    An Italian Court After Waterloo

    by Stendhal ...
    Translated by Lady Mary Loyd ...
    Series series Salon & Steppe
    Complete and unabridged, with 30 full-page plates by Domenico Induno, Gerolamo Induno and Giovanni Fattori. A young Italian nobleman wanders onto the field at Waterloo without understanding a thing he sees, and spends the rest of the book in the intrigues of a small court. Stendhal dictated it in fifty-two days at fifty-five; Balzac wrote a seventy-page review calling it a masterpiece and nobody ... Read more

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  • Carmen

    Enriched edition.

    Translated by Mary Lady Loyd ...
    In 'Carmen,' Prosper Mérimée presents a captivating novella that intertwines themes of passion, freedom, and the poignant complexities of love. Set against the backdrop of 19th-century Spain, the narrative adopts a vivid, realist style, meticulously depicting the life of the fiery gypsy, Carmen, and her tragic relationship with the naïve soldier, Don José. Mérimée's use of rich descriptions and ... Read more

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  • Colomba

    Enriched edition.

    Translated by Mary Lady Loyd ...
    In "Colomba," Prosper Mérimée weaves a compelling narrative set against the backdrop of 19th-century Corsica, exploring themes of honor, vengeance, and the interplay between personal and cultural identity. The novella combines elements of romance with the stark realities of Corsican society, employing a deft prose style characterized by vivid imagery and incisive characterizations. Mérimée's ... Read more

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  • Colomba

    Enriched edition. An Epic Tale of Honor, Revenge, and Family Loyalty in 19th Century Corsica

    In "Colomba," Prosper Mérimée masterfully intertwines themes of honor, revenge, and cultural identity within a narrative set in Corsica. Written in a vivid, realistic style characteristic of 19th-century French literature, this novella delves deeply into the Corsican code of vendetta, exploring the psychological and sociopolitical factors that govern its fierce adherence. Mérimée employs rich, ... Read more

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  • Carmen

    Enriched edition. A Tale of Passion, Betrayal, and Cultural Clash in 19th Century Spain

    Translated by Mary Lady Loyd ...
    In "Carmen," Prosper Mérimée serves a compelling narrative intertwining passion and fate within the vibrant context of 19th-century Spain. Through a rich tapestry of lyrical and evocative prose, Mérimée presents the story of a fiery Romani woman, Carmen, whose irresistible allure and defiance of social norms bring both enchantment and tragedy. The novella masterfully employs a first-person ... Read more

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  • Colomba: A Quick Read edition

    Translated by Lady Mary Loyd ...
    Discover a new way to read classics with Quick Read.This Quick Read edition includes both the full text and a summary for each chapter.- Reading time of the complete text: about 5 hours- Reading time of the summarized text: 16 minutes"Colomba" is a novella by Prosper Mérimée that was first published in 1840 in the Revue des Deux Mondes and later as a single volume in 1841. The story is set in ... Read more

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  • The Chartreuse of Parma

    Enriched edition. Translated from the French of Stendhal (Henri Beyle)

    Translated by Mary Lady Loyd ...
    In "The Chartreuse of Parma," Stendhal intricately weaves the life of Fabrizio del Dongo, tracing his journey through the turbulent landscape of 19th-century Italy, amidst the backdrop of political upheaval following the Napoleonic Wars. The novel's literary style is notable for its psychological depth, vivid characterizations, and nuanced portrayal of societal contradictions. Stendhal's masterful ... Read more

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  • Carmen

    Translated by Mary Loyd ...
    Carmen by Prosper Mérimée. Translated by Mary Loyd libreka classics – These are classics of literary history, reissued and made available to a wide audience. Immerse yourself in well-known and popular titles! ... Read more

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