Contes de la Becasse by Guy de Maupassant
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About this eBook
| Author | Maupassant, Guy de, 1850-1893 |
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| Title | Contes de la Becasse |
| Note | Reading ease score: 80.2 (6th grade). Easy to read. |
| Contents | La bécasse -- Ce cochon de Morin -- La folle -- Pierrot -- Menuet -- La peur -- Farce normande -- Les sabots -- La rempailleuse -- En mer -- Un Normand -- Le testament -- Aux champs -- Un coq chanta -- Un fils -- Saint-Antoine -- L'Aventure de Walter Schnaffs. |
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| Summary | "Contes de la Bécasse" by Guy de Maupassant is a collection of short stories written in the late 19th century. The book explores themes of hunting and rural life, showcasing the quirks and character of provincial society in France through various narratives centered around the sport of hunting and its implications. The characters often include local nobility and townsfolk, interacting within the backdrop of the hunt, reflecting on their experiences and recounting tales that blend humor and satire. The opening of this collection introduces the character of the old Baron des Ravots, once the king of hunters in his region, now confined to his chair due to paralysis. Despite his limitations, he continues to indulge in his love for hunting by shooting pigeons from his window with the help of his servants. Storytelling becomes a central activity during autumn feasts with his friends, who recount extravagant hunting tales. The guests participate in a peculiar tradition called the "conte de la Bécasse,” where they enjoy a delicacy involving the heads of the birds eaten during dinner, and in return, the selected lucky guest must share a story. This humorous setup sets the stage for further engaging and whimsical huntsman narratives that blend culinary delight and storytelling tradition. (This is an automatically generated summary.) |
| Language | French |
| LoC Class | PQ: Language and Literatures: Romance literatures: French, Italian, Spanish, Portuguese |
| Subject | Short stories, French |
| Subject | French fiction -- 19th century |
| Category | Text |
| EBook-No. | 11714 |
| Release Date | Mar 1, 2004 |
| Most Recently Updated | Dec 26, 2020 |
| Copyright Status | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 134 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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