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2012-02-27
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Potter, Henry Austin
1869
Potter, H. A.
Arène, Paul
1843
1896
Arène, Paul Auguste
Arene, Paul Auguste
Daudet, Alphonse
1840
1897
Daudet, Louis Marie Alphonse
Daudet, Ernest
1837
1921
Forge, Henry de
Laut, Ernest
Maupassant, Guy de
1850
1893
De Maupassant, Guy
Montjoyeux
1851
Poignand, Jules
Nion, François de
1854
1923
De Nion, François
Nion, Francois de
Nion, François, comte de
Normand, Jacques
1848
1931
Normand, Jacques Clary Jean
Rébrac, Jean du
Rebrac, Jean du
Du Rébrac, Jean
Dix contes modernes des meilleurs auteurs du jour
L'aventure de Walter Schnaffs / Guy de Maupassant -- L'oncle Sambuq / Paul Arène -- L'histoire la plus drôle / Jacques Normand -- La charge des morts / Henry de Forge -- Le petit homme rouge / François de Nion -- La bataille de Froeschwiller / Ernest Daudet -- Le mauvais Zouave / Alphonse Daudet -- Un mariage / Ernest Laut -- Pour le ruban / Montjoyeux -- Parole d'honneur / Jean du Rébrac.
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"Dix contes modernes des meilleurs auteurs du jour" edited by H. A. Potter is a collection of short stories likely written in the late 19th century. This anthology features works by prominent French authors of the time, designed to provide an accessible approach to the French language for learners and students. The stories range in theme and style, possibly exploring various aspects of human experience and culture, showcasing the beauty and complexity of the French language. The beginning of the collection opens with "L'aventure de Walter Schnaffs" by Guy de Maupassant, introducing a central character who is a rather unwieldy Prussian soldier. Walter Schnaffs is depicted as a timid and phobic individual, deeply concerned about the well-being of his family back home while grappling with the horrors of war. As he finds himself isolated and frightened during a reconnaissance mission, he devises a plan to surrender to the enemy to escape the battle's terrifying realities. The story sets a tone of dark humor interlaced with poignant commentary on fear and survival in wartime. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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Reading ease score: 79.4 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read.
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French language -- Readers
French fiction
Short stories, French
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FR Nouvelles
Category: Short Stories
Category: French Literature
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