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Léon Daudet

    Léon Daudet was a French writer, journalist, and politician whose work carried on a significant literary family tradition. His writing is characterized by sharp observations of French society, delivered with a passionate and often provocative style. As a journalist and essayist, Daudet was known for his incisive critiques of contemporary social and political issues, establishing him as a distinctive voice in French intellectual life. His prose remains compelling for its intelligence and unwavering pursuit of truth.

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    Alphonse Daudet
    The Works of Alphonse Daudet; Volume 5
    • 2023

      The Works of Alphonse Daudet; Volume 5

      • 268 pages
      • 10 hours of reading

      This book collects the major works of Alphonse Daudet, one of the most important French writers of the nineteenth century. It includes classic novels such as 'Tartarin of Tarascon', 'The Nabob', and 'Fromont and Risler', as well as a selection of his short stories and plays. The book is introduced and edited by Charles de Kay, who provides valuable context and analysis of Daudet's work. Anyone interested in French literature or the cultural history of the nineteenth century will find this book to be an essential addition to their library.

      The Works of Alphonse Daudet; Volume 5
    • 2023

      Alphonse Daudet

      • 324 pages
      • 12 hours of reading

      Ce livre est une biographie de l'écrivain français Alphonse Daudet, célèbre pour ses oeuvres telles que Les Lettres de mon moulin et Tartarin de Tarascon. Son fils, Léon Daudet, y décrit la vie et l'oeuvre de son père avec émotion et précision.

      Alphonse Daudet