French Literature Classics - Ultimate Collection: 90+ Novels, Stories, Poems, Plays & Philosophy

French Literature Classics - Ultimate Collection: 90+ Novels, Stories, Poems, Plays & Philosophy is a voluminous anthology that encapsulates the rich tapestry of French literary tradition. Spanning centuries of literary innovation, this collection showcases the remarkable diversity of styles and themes, from the elegant prosody of Racine's tragedies to the intricate psychological narratives of Proust and the bold social critiques of Zola. Highlighting seminal works that have shaped the landscape of world literature, this anthology not only celebrates the illustrious works of these masters but also explores the evolution of French literary forms and ideas across different periods. The authors and playwrights represented in this collection have been central figures in various literary and philosophical movements, from Enlightenment thought encapsulated by Voltaire and Rousseau to the romanticism of Hugo and the realism of Flaubert. Their collective works provide a panoramic view of French cultural and intellectual history, reflecting the social upheavals, political changes, and artistic innovations of their times. This anthology serves as a confluence of voices that together weave a comprehensive narrative of the French spirit and its contributions to global culture. For scholars and enthusiasts of French literature, this anthology offers an unparalleled journey through the grand vistas of French thought and artistic expression. It invites readers to immerse themselves in the depth and breadth of the anthology's offerings, providing a unique opportunity to engage with the seminal texts that have influenced not only French literature but also the broader scope of world literature. This collection is indispensable for those who wish to delve deep into the literary achievements and philosophical insights of France's greatest writers, fostering a rich dialogue between the epochs and echoing the enduring legacy of French literary genius. Table of Contents: A History of French Literature François Rabelais: Gargantua and Pantagruel Molière: Tartuffe or the Hypocrite The Misanthrope The Miser The Imaginary Invalid… Jean Racine: Phaedra Pierre Corneille: The Cid Voltaire: Candide Zadig The Huron A Philosophical Dictionary Letters on England Jean-Jacques Rousseau: Confessions Stendhal?: The Charterhouse of Parma Honoré de Balzac: Father Goriot Eugénie Grandet Lost Illusions The Lily of the Valley A Woman of Thirty Cousin Bette Cousin Pons Colonel Chabert The Magic Skin The Unknown Masterpiece Victor Hugo: Les Misérables The Man Who Laughs The Hunchback of Notre-Dame Toilers of the Sea The Last Day of a Condemned Man Claude Gueux George Sand: Mauprat Alexandre Dumas pere: The Three Musketeers Twenty Years After The Vicomte de Bragelonne Ten Years After Louise de la Valliere The Man in the Iron Mask The Count of Monte Cristo Marguerite de Valois The Black Tulip Alexandre Dumas fils: The Lady with the Camellias Gustave Flaubert: Madame Bovary Émile Zola: Thérèse Raquin The Fortune of the Rougons The Kill The Fat and the Thin The Conquest of Plassans Abbe Mouret's Transgression His Excellency Eugene Rougon The Dram Shop A Love Episode Nana Piping Hot The Ladies' Paradise The Joy of Life Germinal His Masterpiece The Earth The Dream The Human Beast Money Doctor Pascal Jules Verne: Twenty Thousand Leagues Under the Sea Around the World in Eighty Days The Mysterious Island Journey to the Centre of the Earth From the Earth to the Moon Around the Moon In Search of the Castaways Guy de Maupassant: A Life Bel-Ami Mont Oriol Notre Coeur Pierre and Jean Strong as Death The Necklace The Horla Boul de Suif Two Friends Madame Tellier's Establishment Mademoiselle Fifi Miss Harriet… Gaston Leroux: The Phantom of the Opera The Mystery of the Yellow Room The Secret of the Night The Man with the Black Feather Marcel Proust: Swann's Way