This book offers a remarkable insight into the world of French mystery and detective stories from the 19th century. It features a collection of translations from renowned authors such as Guy de Maupassant, Villiers de l'Isle-Adam, and Erckmann-Chatrian, showcasing the diverse perspectives and styles of the period. The author delves into themes of crime, punishment, and the complexities of human nature, exploring the influence of social and cultural factors on these narratives. Through a rich and nuanced examination, this book sheds light on a pivotal era in the evolution of mystery and detective fiction, offering a valuable contribution to understanding its enduring impact on literature and popular culture.
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The 'three daughters, clothed alike in Scotch plaid, were posing in front of a photographic apparatus which stood on a tripod. The eldest was about twelve years of age; the youngest a child of five. They were all three strangely alike.
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M. Rovere is dead! M. Rovere has been murdered! His throat has been cut! He has been assassinated! And pushing her husband out of the door, she exclaimed.
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Paperback. Condición: New. Print on Demand. This book offers a remarkable insight into the world of French mystery and detective stories from the 19th century. It features a collection of translations from renowned authors such as Guy de Maupassant, Villiers de l'Isle-Adam, and Erckmann-Chatrian, showcasing the diverse perspectives and styles of the period. The author delves into themes of crime, punishment, and the complexities of human nature, exploring the influence of social and cultural factors on these narratives. Through a rich and nuanced examination, this book sheds light on a pivotal era in the evolution of mystery and detective fiction, offering a valuable contribution to understanding its enduring impact on literature and popular culture. This book is a reproduction of an important historical work, digitally reconstructed using state-of-the-art technology to preserve the original format. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in the book. print-on-demand item. Nº de ref. del artículo: 9781333045548_0
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