| Author |
Poe, Edgar Allan, 1809-1849 |
| Translator |
Baudelaire, Charles, 1821-1867 |
| Title |
Histoires extraordinaires
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| Note |
Reading ease score: 65.3 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read.
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| Note |
Wikipedia page about this book: https://fr.wikipedia.org/wiki/Histoires_extraordinaires
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| Contents |
Edgar Poe, sa vie et ses oeuvres -- Double assassinat de la rue Morgue -- La lettre volée -- Le scarabée d'or -- Le canard au ballon -- Aventure sans pareille d'un certain Hans Pfaall -- Manuscrit trouvé dans une bouteille -- Une descente dans le maelstrom -- La vérité sur le cas de m. Valdemar -- Révélation magnétique -- Les souvenirs de m. Auguste Bedloe -- Morella -- Ligeia -- Metzengerstein -- Edgar Allan Poe, sa vie et ses oeuvrages.
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| Credits |
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| Summary |
"Histoires extraordinaires" by Edgar Allan Poe is a collection of short stories written in the mid-19th century. The book is known for its exploration of the macabre, mystery, and the supernatural, featuring themes of death, madness, and the complexities of the human psyche. Poe's mastery of horror and suspense sets the stage for captivating tales that delve into the darker aspects of human nature. At the start of this collection, the opening section, which is a preface by Charles Baudelaire, reflects on Edgar Allan Poe's troubled life and artistic genius. Baudelaire discusses the inherent tragedies that marred Poe's existence, describing him as a poet caught in a cruel reality that rejected him. The narrative hints at a deep connection between Poe's personal struggles and the themes of despair and anguish present in his stories. Additionally, Baudelaire presents a brief overview of Poe's life, suggesting that his literary creations are profoundly influenced by his experiences of love, loss, and societal rejection. This sets a poignant tone for the tales that follow, inviting readers to explore the extraordinary and often haunting elements of Poe's work. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Language |
French |
| LoC Class |
PS: Language and Literatures: American and Canadian literature
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| Subject |
Poe, Edgar Allan, 1809-1849 -- Translations into French
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| Subject |
Fantasy fiction, American -- Translations into French
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| Category |
Text |
| EBook-No. |
20761 |
| Release Date |
Mar 7, 2007 |
| Copyright Status |
Public domain in the USA. |
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