Project Gutenberg 2018-11-09 Public domain in the USA. 77 Daudet, Alphonse 1840 1897 Daudet, Louis Marie Alphonse Kallio, O. A. (Oskar Albin) 1874 1940 Kallio, Oskar Albin Maanantai-tarinoita: Valikoima Translations of selected stories from "Contes de lundi." Alkusanat -- Viimeinen opetustunti -- Berlinin piiritys -- Kelvoton zuavi -- Peli biljardia -- Pikku kavaltaja -- Lipunkantaja -- Kommunin turkosotilas -- Sunnuntaipiirakat -- Taistelu Père-Lachaisella -- Tarasconin puolustus -- Äidit -- Maalaiset Pariisissa -- Ranskan keijukaiset -- Ritarimerkki -- Kuvastin. Produced by Timo Ervasti and Tapio Riikonen "Maanantai-tarinoita: Valikoima" by Alphonse Daudet is a collection of short stories written in the late 19th century. This work encapsulates the author's reflections on life during the tumultuous period of the Franco-Prussian War, presenting various characters who navigate the complexities and emotional turmoil of their experiences. The collection is notable for its rich portrayal of human emotion and the socio-political landscape of France during the time, with narratives that blend realism with poetic insights. The opening of the collection introduces the reader to the significant themes of loss, nostalgia, and the impact of war on ordinary lives. In the first story, "Viimeinen opetustunti," we follow a young student, Frans, who arrives late to his final French lesson as the school transitions to German instruction following the war. The atmosphere is heavy with a mix of regret and pride, as the teacher, M. Hamel, imparts his last lesson with a poignant sense of duty and sadness. The narrative paints a vivid picture of a world in transition, as the community reflects on its lost identity and the impending changes. This emotional weight sets the tone for the stories to follow, inviting readers into a world filled with heartfelt anecdotes and the intricate tapestry of human experience during a moment of historical significance. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Reading ease score: 32.7 (College-level). Difficult to read. fi France -- Social life and customs -- Fiction Short stories, French French fiction -- 19th century PQ Text Category: Short Stories Category: French Literature 207682 2025-07-23T08:18:05.642918 text/html 207503 207426 2024-12-24T07:24:04.194588 2023-09-25T06:35:41.814107 text/html text/html 164606 2025-07-23T08:18:11.973895 application/epub+zip 167124 2025-07-23T08:18:08.857914 application/epub+zip 140101 2025-07-23T08:18:07.728947 application/epub+zip 317410 2025-07-23T08:18:14.291891 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 305124 2025-07-23T08:18:11.273896 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 281282 2022-09-26T11:53:19.828220 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 188264 2025-07-23T08:18:05.368939 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 180728 2018-11-09T15:15:26 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 19579 2025-07-23T08:18:14.420872 application/rdf+xml 14569 2025-07-23T08:18:08.217915 image/jpeg 3288 2025-07-23T08:18:07.971907 image/jpeg 75695 2018-11-09T15:15:28 application/octet-stream application/zip 170721 2025-07-23T08:18:05.660929 application/octet-stream application/zip Archives containing the RDF files for *all* our books can be downloaded at https://book.klll.cc/wiki/Gutenberg:Feeds#The_Complete_Project_Gutenberg_Catalog en.wikipedia fi.wikipedia