French Stories / Contes Français (A Dual-Language Book) (English and French Edition)
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| Rating | : | 4.58 (847 Votes) |
| Asin | : | 160796421X |
| Format Type | : | paperback |
| Number of Pages | : | 340 Pages |
| Publish Date | : | 2017-07-13 |
| Language | : | English |
DESCRIPTION:
Ten unusual stories by French literary masters from Voltaire to Camus: "Micromégas" by Voltaire; "The Atheist's Mass" by Balzac; "The Legend of St. Accurate English translations appear on facing pages.. Julian the Hospitaler" by Flaubert; "Spleen of Paris" by Baudelaire; "Minuet" by de Maupassant; "The Guest" by Camus; and more
c.m.boyd said Great practice, but not necessarily for a novice. This is just the type of book I was looking for to increase my French literacy. Previous to buying this book, I would buy a book such as "L'Etranger" in French and also in English and read them side by side--so this book of French stories does exactly that in one book. It's also a plus that the stories themselves are are excellent from a literary point of view, and would be worthwhile reading, even just in English.The only drawback is, as a novice i. The very good and the pretty bad--still would buy again Dee White First the good. These stories are worth reading anyway, even if not trying to improve your French. Can't believe I never read Micromegas before! Can't believe it was written mid 1700s! So the selection of stories is an excellent one and the practice and vocabulary building comes quickly. For that reason, I'd unquestionably buy this again.The bad. I know enough French to know that the translations are atrocious. Though I am not fluent in French, I be. One Star Don't remember most of the stories (and I worked hard to translate them.)
Language Notes Text: English, French