Cities in Literature: Paris

Name: Cities in Literature: Paris
Brand: Saga Egmont International
SKU: 9788728576311
Price: 21.99 EUR
Availability: InStock
ISBN: 978-8-728-57631-1

de Émile Zola (auteur), Charles Dickens (auteur), Gustave Flaubert (auteur), Gaston Leroux (auteur), Isabel F. Hapgood (traduction), Eleanor Marx Aveling (traduction), Ernest Augustus Boyd (traduction)

Maison d'édition : Saga Egmont International

janvier 2024

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Résumé

You’re invited to wander the streets of Paris with France’s literary greats. Weaving a remarkable collection from the very best romantic writers, tales of love, loss, and laughter never felt so good.

With classics such as Victor Hugo’s ‘The Hunchback of Notre Dame’ and Gaston Leroux ‘The Phantom of the Opera’, you’ll peak behind the scenes at some of the West End’s most remarkable musicals.

But it’s not all rosy and bright. In 18th-century France, Charles Dicken’s ‘A Tale of Two Cities’ and Émile Zola’s ‘Nana’ portrays the harsh and raw reality for some of society’s most struggling protagonists. This collection will leave you questioning wealth and worth at a time when struggles were rife.

Ideal for fans of ‘Les Misérables’ starring Eddie Redmayne, Hugh Jackman, and Anne Hathaway, this unmissable collection is a must-read for French history, art, and culture fanatics.

Gaston Leroux (1868-1927) was a French journalist and author of detective fiction. He is best known for writing the epic novel ‘The Phantom of the Opera’, now a musical masterpiece by Andrew Lloyd Weber.

Gustave Flaubert (1821-1880) was a French novelist and pioneer of literary realism. His work spans ‘Madame Bovary’, ‘Sentimental Education’, and ‘Three Tales’.

Victor Hugo (1802 – 1885) was a Romantic writer and politician. Celebrated for his internationally renowned epic novel, adapted into the Academy Award-Winning film, ‘Les Misérables’, his literary output also includes ‘The Hunchback of Notre Dame’.

Émile Zola (1840-1902) was a French novelist, playwright, and one of the most influential writers of French naturalism. Zola’s best-known works include ‘Germinal’, ‘Nana’, and ‘Work’.

Celebrated as one of the greatest novelists of the Victorian era, Charles Dickens (1812-1870) was an English writer and social critic. His works include ‘Oliver Twist’, ‘A Christmas Carol’, and ‘Great Expectations’.

Auteur

Émile Zola (auteur)

Né en 1840, Emile Zola est considéré comme le père du naturalisme. Dans Les Rougon-Macquart , vaste cycle en vingt volumes, il fait le portrait de la société du second Empire, suivant les membres d'une même famille sur plusieurs générations. Chacun de ses romans est le fruit d'une enquête minutieuse et vise à dépeindre un milieu avec le plus grand réalisme. Journaliste politique, il s'engage dans l'affaire Dreyfus avec son fameux article "J'accuse !" qui lui vaudra procés et exil à Londres.Il meurt en 1902. C'est au cri de «Germinal ! Germinal !» que la délégation des mineurs de Denain accompagne le convoi funèbre de Zola à travers les rues de Paris.
Charles Dickens (auteur)

Charles Dickens was an English novelist and social critic known for creating iconic fictional characters. He is considered one of the greatest Victorian-era novelists. His works, such as "A Christmas Carol," "Oliver Twist," and "Great Expectations," are frequently adapted and evoke images of early Victorian London. Dickens drew inspiration from his own experiences, including his father's imprisonment for debt. He began his career as a journalist and writer in his early twenties, and his unique style and humor quickly gained him fame. Dickens was also known for his philanthropy and advocacy for social issues. He made a trip to the United States and Canada in 1842 and expressed his condemnation of slavery. Dickens's novels often depicted the struggles of the poor and disadvantaged, challenging societal norms and advocating for change. Despite some criticism of his sentimentality, Dickens's popularity remained strong, and he is regarded as one of the greatest British novelists. He left a lasting legacy, with museums and festivals dedicated to his life and works.
Gustave Flaubert (auteur)

Gustave Flaubert est né en 1821. La parution deMadame Bovaryen 1857 est une véritable révolution dans le monde des lettres et lui vaudra d’être jugé pour outrage à la morale publique et religieuse et aux bonnes mœurs. Il est également l’auteur d’œuvres prépondérantes dans la littérature française du XIX^èmesiècle, telles queSalammbô,L’Éducation sentimentaleetBouvard et Pécuchet.
Gaston Leroux (auteur)

Gaston Leroux est un romancier français, né le 6 mai 1868 à Paris et mort le 15 avril 1927 à Nice. Il est surtout connu pour ses romans policiers empreints de fantastique.