La Dame Aux Camelias
- 215 pages
- 8 hours of reading
It is a story of a young man who has an affair with a courtesan, Marguerite. His father ends the affair, and Marguerite dies of tuberculosis.
Alexandre Dumas fils Books
July 27, 1824 – November 27, 1895
Alexandre Dumas fils was a French playwright and novelist whose work was deeply shaped by his personal experiences and the social attitudes of his era. His writing frequently explored moral dilemmas, particularly the status of illegitimate children and the position of women in society. Dumas fils gained renown through his successful adaptations of his novels for the stage, establishing himself as a creator of modern French tragedy. His literary legacy lies in his candid portrayal of relationships and social conventions, which continues to resonate.
The Clemenceau Case
- 150 pages
- 6 hours of reading
The narrative unfolds through a letter from Pierre Clemenceau, an illegitimate child, to a judge while he is imprisoned. Reflecting on his troubled upbringing, he critiques the societal injustices faced by women and children in 19th-century France. Pierre's life is marked by bullying, distrust, and a descent into crime, stemming from his mother's secrecy about his father. He grapples with guilt over his mother's struggles and questions a society that absolves men of paternal responsibility. This edition presents a classic work of French literature for contemporary readers.
"Claudius Ruprecht, an orphan unaware of his lineage, embarks on a journey through Germany after joining Wilna University. In Munich, he becomes embroiled in a duel with Major von Sendlingen and seeks refuge with a girl he saved. However, an old beggar woman reveals his true identity, leading to a revenge plot against him."
Alexandre Dumas der Jüngere, Sohn des bekannten Autors der "Drei Musketiere", erzielte 1848 mit "Die Dame mit den Kamelien" über eine an Schwindsucht verstorbene Edelkurtisane seinen größten Erfolg. 1852 folgte eine erfolgreiche Bühnenversion, die Verdi für seine Oper "La Traviata" nutzte.
Der Gehenkte von la Piroche
Eine sonderbare Geschichte
In "La Piroche" wird ein zum Tode Verurteilter mit der Aussicht auf den Ozean konfrontiert, die ihm Trost spenden soll. Doch die Situation entwickelt sich unerwartet und bringt eine bizarre Wendung mit sich.
