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Poe, Edgar Allan
1809
1849
Poe, Edgar Allen
Rabbe, Félix
1900
Derniers Contes
Le duc de l'omelette -- Le mille et deuxième conte de Schéherazade -- Mellonta tauta -- Comment s'écrit un article à la Blackwood -- Le filouteria considerée comme science exacte -- L'homme d'affaires -- L'ensevelissement prémature -- Bon-Bon -- La cryptographie -- Du principe poétique -- Quelques secrets de la prison du magazine.
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"Derniers Contes" by Edgar Allan Poe is a collection of short stories likely written in the late 19th century. This volume includes lesser-known tales alongside critical essays, presenting Poe's unique blend of humor, the grotesque, and philosophical musings, showcasing his exploration of moral exceptions and the human condition. The book is translated by F. Rabbe, and Poe’s distinctive narrative voice provides a fascinating insight into the darker corners of human nature. At the start of the work, an introduction gives context to Edgar Allan Poe's life and his literary contributions, including the influence of his works on French literature, notably through the translation by Charles Baudelaire. Following the introduction, the initial story, "Le Duc de l'Omelette," presents a fantastical narrative about a duke's disdain for being served a bird without its feathers, leading to his comical demise. The story is filled with ironic humor and richly descriptive language, setting the tone for the imaginative and often satirical style that characterizes Poe's storytelling. The ensuing tales promise a continuation of this blend of dark humor and philosophical insight. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Reading ease score: 67.0 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read.
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American fiction -- Translations into French
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Horror
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Category: Short Stories
Category: Humour
Category: French Literature
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