Contes Français by Douglas Labaree Buffum et al.
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French
"Contes Français" by Douglas Labaree Buffum is a collection of French short stories edited with notes and vocabulary, probably prepared in the late 19th century. This anthology features works by notable authors from the 19th century and aims to blend literary merit with a wide vocabulary and engaging subject matter, making it useful for students of...
the selection process of the stories, emphasizing their variety and literary value. The stories included feature a wide range of themes, including military life in “L’enlèvement de la Redoute” by Mérimée, where a young officer reflects on courage and the chaos of battle, while Maupassant's tales delve into human emotions and perspectives on life. Additionally, the stories are accompanied by notes and a vocabulary section, enhancing their usability for students. The editor's approach indicates that this collection not only serves as a literary resource but also as a didactic tool for those learning French. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Steven King
4 months agoI picked this up late one night and the formatting of this PDF is flawless and easy to read on any device. This turned out to be a great decision.
Mark Miller
5 months agoAfter looking for this everywhere, the emotional weight of the story is balanced perfectly with moments of levity. I finished this feeling genuinely satisfied.
Betty Clark
4 months agoI needed a solid reference and the atmosphere created by the descriptive language is totally immersive. I have no regrets downloading this.
Nancy Gonzalez
3 months agoGiven the topic, the diagrams and footnotes included in this version are very helpful. I couldn't put it down until the very end.
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Carol Garcia
4 months agoI didn’t realize how engaging this would be until the translation seems very fluid and captures the original nuance perfectly. This was both informative and enjoyable.