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Edmond About

    February 14, 1828 – January 16, 1885

    Edmond About was a French novelist, publicist, and journalist whose works often explored the social and political issues of his era with keen observation and a touch of irony. He gained renown for his satirical novels, which frequently tackled contemporary topics and societal foibles, earning him a reputation as a master of wit and light satire. His style, often characterized by sharpness and humor, was designed to both entertain and provoke thought. In particularly well-received works, he offered a critical perspective on the French society and politics of his time.

    Edmond About
    Greece and the Greeks of the Present Day
    Maitre Pierre
    Madelon (1880)
    The Roman Question (1859)
    The Roman Question. by E. About. Tr. From the French, by H.C. Coape.
    The Broken Ear
    • The Broken Ear

      • 176 pages
      • 7 hours of reading

      Set in the backdrop of a mysterious theft, the narrative follows the adventures of a clever detective as he unravels a complex web of intrigue surrounding a valuable artifact. The story combines elements of humor and social commentary, reflecting the author's sharp wit and keen observations of 19th-century society. As the protagonist navigates through various challenges, readers are drawn into a captivating tale that explores themes of deception, identity, and the quest for truth.

      The Broken Ear
    • Madelon (1880)

      • 568 pages
      • 20 hours of reading

      Madelon is a novel written by French author Edmond About and published in 1880. The story is set in a small village in France and follows the life of a young woman named Madelon, who is known for her beauty and charm. Madelon is engaged to a wealthy young man, but when she meets a poor artist named Gerard, she falls in love with him and begins to question her own values and desires. As their relationship develops, Madelon must choose between her duty to her family and her own happiness. The novel explores themes of love, class, and social expectations in 19th century France.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

      Madelon (1880)
    • Colonel Fougas' Mistake V1

      A Novel (1878)

      • 248 pages
      • 9 hours of reading

      The book is a facsimile reprint of a scarce antiquarian work, retaining its original imperfections like marks and marginalia due to its age. It emphasizes the cultural significance of the text, highlighting a commitment to preserving and promoting literature through affordable, high-quality modern editions that remain faithful to the original.

      Colonel Fougas' Mistake V1
    • The Story Of An Honest Man (1880)

      • 274 pages
      • 10 hours of reading

      This antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of an original work, preserving its cultural significance despite potential imperfections like marks and flawed pages. The reprint aims to protect and promote classic literature, offering readers an opportunity to engage with historical texts in a modern, high-quality format that remains faithful to the original.

      The Story Of An Honest Man (1880)