Contes, Nouvelles et Recits
Résumé
"Contes, Nouvelles et Recits" by Jules Gabriel Janin is a collection of short stories written in the late 19th century. The anthology opens with a tale that explores themes of suffering, justice, and the supernatural, featuring characters such as a cruel bailiff and the devil. The stories reflect the socio-political climate of the time, highlighting the struggles of the common people against oppressive authority. The opening of the book introduces a harrowing narrative about a desolate region ravaged by war and tyranny, governed by a malevolent bailiff who brings despair to the villages under his control. As the narrative unfolds, the bailiff encounters the devil during a grim journey, leading to a series of dark and ironic exchanges that illustrate the bailiff's greed and moral decay. The story sets a stern tone, juxtaposing the bailiff's heartless actions with the suffering of the villagers, ultimately culminating in a twist of fate that evokes themes of justice-a moral underpinning suggesting that cruelty and tyranny may lead to one's downfall. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Infos complémentaires
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Langue :français
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Importance matérielle : 1 online resource
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Importance matérielle : multiple file formats
Informations sur l'édition :
Reading ease score: 73.1 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read.
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Release date is 2004-06-01
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