Author: VoltairePublisher: Independently Published
ISBN: 9781719835039
Category : Education
Languages : en
Pages : 240
Book Description
When you want to read in both French and English, though, there
Candide
Author: By VoltairePublisher: BookRix
ISBN: 3736801785
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 169
Book Description
Candide is a French satire by Voltaire, a philosopher of the Age of Enlightenment. It begins with a young man, Candide, who is living a sheltered life in an Edenic paradise and being indoctrinated with Leibnizian optimism (or simply Optimism) by his mentor, Pangloss. The work describes the abrupt cessation of this lifestyle, followed by Candide's slow, painful disillusionment as he witnesses and experiences great hardships in the world. Voltaire concludes with Candide, if not rejecting optimism outright, advocating a deeply practical precept, "we must cultivate our garden", in lieu of the Leibnizian mantra of Pangloss, "all is for the best in the best of all possible worlds". Candide is characterized by its sarcastic tone, as well as by its erratic, fantastical and fast-moving plot. A picaresque novel it parodies many adventure and romance clichés, the struggles of which are caricatured in a tone that is mordantly matter-of-fact. Still, the events discussed are often based on historical happenings, such as the Seven Years' War and the 1755 Lisbon earthquake. As philosophers of Voltaire's day contended with the problem of evil, so too does Candide in this short novel, albeit more directly and humorously. Voltaire ridicules religion, theologians, governments, armies, philosophies, and philosophers through allegory; most conspicuously, he assaults Leibniz and his optimism. As expected by Voltaire, Candide has enjoyed both great success and great scandal. Immediately after its secretive publication, the book was widely banned because it contained religious blasphemy, political sedition and intellectual hostility hidden under a thin veil of naïveté. However, with its sharp wit and insightful portrayal of the human condition, the novel has since inspired many later authors and artists to mimic and adapt it. Today, Candide is recognized as Voltaire's magnum opus and is often listed as part of the Western canon; it is arguably taught more than any other work of French literature. It was listed as one of The 100 Most Influential Books Ever Written.
French Short Stories for Beginners
Author: Lingo MasteryPublisher: Independently Published
ISBN: 9781096495222
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 194
Book Description
Finding material for your French immersion can be a nightmare, but not anymore! French students regularly have to go through the toughest experiences to find proper reading material that isn't too tough for them - as teachers; we know this. This is why we've created French Short Stories for Beginners to ensure that young and old students at the Beginner level can have yet another chance to immerse themselves into fun and interactive stories designer for you, the student. Twenty easy-to-read, entertaining and interesting stories await inside, along with the best tools to help you practice once you're done reading each tale. Our book will ensure you not only can read something that will expand your knowledge on French but that you will understand and be able to pick it apart piece by piece in your quest for learning. How French Short Stories for Beginners works: Each story is designed to keep you engaged an interested as well as using vocabulary that you will actually use. The summaries follow a synopsis in French and in English of what you just read, both to review the lesson and for you to see if you understood what the tale was about. At the end of those summaries, you'll be provided with a list of the most relevant vocabulary involved in the lesson, as well as slang and sayings that you may not have understood at first glance! Finally, you'll be provided with a set of tricky questions in French, providing you with the chance to prove that you learned something in the story. Don't worry if you don't know the answer to any - we will provide them immediately after, but no cheating! Do you think you can handle it? If the answer is yes, then you're definitely on your way to becoming a French speaker, and we'll certainly make that dream come true! We recommend this book for French learners at A2 level and above as it is designed for students with a basic understanding of French. So look no further! Pick up your copy of French Short Stories for Beginners Vol.2 and start learning French right now!
Moments Litteraires
Author: Bette G. HirschPublisher: Heinle
ISBN: 9780669215212
Category : Foreign Language Study
Languages : fr
Pages : 260
Book Description
For intermediate-level students, this anthology is an excellent introduction to French literary masterpieces. Each of the six chapters contains readings from a given century, chosen for popular appeal and linguistic accessibility. The text can be used alone or in conjunction with a grammar review. Authors include Rabelais, Montaigne, de Sévigne, Rousseau, Sand, Beauvoir, and Ionesco.
Author: Jim HoltFrench Stories/Contes Francais
Author: Wallace FowliePublisher: Courier Corporation
ISBN: 0486120279
Category : Foreign Language Study
Languages : en
Pages : 351
Book Description
Ten unusual stories: "Micromégas" by Voltaire; "The Atheist's Mass" by Balzac; "The Legend of St. Julian the Hospitaler" by Flaubert; "Spleen of Paris" by Baudelaire; and more. English translations appear on facing pages.
Candide
Author: VoltairePublisher: Courier Corporation
ISBN: 0486117634
Category : Foreign Language Study
Languages : en
Pages : 195
Book Description
DIVVoltaire's brilliant satire on the follies of man, in the original French, with a new and exacting English translation on the opposing page. Weller's critical introduction illuminates the satire's enduring appeal. /div
Author: Alexandre DumasThe Count of Monte Cristo - Vol II. (in Five Volumes)
Author: Alexandre DumasPublisher:
ISBN: 9781473326866
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 472
Book Description
This vintage book contains the second volume of Alexandre Dumas's famous adventure novel, "The Count of Monte Cristo." Set in early nineteenth century France during the time of the Bourbon Restoration, it tells the story of a man's wrongful imprisonment, his escape, and his indefatigable quest for revenge. A masterful tale of hope, justice, vengeance, mercy, and forgiveness, "The Count of Monte Cristo" is rightfully one the most famous novels of all time, and deserves a place on every bookshelf. Alexandre Dumas (1802-1870) was a famous French writer. He is best remembered for his exciting romantic sagas, including "The Three Musketeers" and "Chicot the Jester." Despite making a great deal of money from his writing, Dumas was almost perpetually penniless thanks to his extravagant lifestyle. His novels have been translated into nearly a hundred different languages, and have inspired over 200 motion pictures. Many of the earliest books, particularly those dating back to the 1900s and before, are now extremely scarce and increasingly expensive. We are republishing this antiquarian book now in an affordable, modern, high-quality edition complete with a specially commissioned new biography of the author.
Author: Wallace Fowlie