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  • Giphantia

    Enriched edition. Or a View of What Has Passed, What Is Now Passing, and, During the Present Century, What Will Pass, in the World

    In "Giphantia," Charles-François Tiphaigne de La Roche crafts a visionary narrative that intricately weaves themes of utopia, science, and speculative fiction. Set in a fantastical realm, the novel explores the interplay between knowledge and power, echoing Enlightenment ideals while challenging the boundaries of reality and imagination. De La Roche's inventive prose is characterized by lush ... Read more

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  • Giphantia: A View of What Has Passed, What is Now Passing, and, During the Present Century, What Will Pass, in the World

    No man ever had a stronger inclination for travelling than myself. I consider’d the whole earth as my country, and all mankind as my brethren, and therefore thought it incumbent upon me to travel thro’ the earth and visit my brethren. I have walk’d over the ruins of the antient world, have view’d the monuments of modern pride, and, at the sight of all-devouring time, have wept over both. I have ... Read more

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  • A Mummer's Tale

    Translated by Charles E. Roche ...
    Anatole France's "A Mummer's Tale" intricately weaves the threads of love, jealousy, and the complexities of human emotions against the backdrop of a theatrical performance. The novel explores the lives of a group of actors whose personal entanglements mirror the dramatic roles they portray, showcasing France's trademark wit and lyrical prose. This work is set within the rich literary context of ... Read more

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  • A Mummer's Tale

    Histoire Comique

    Translated by Charles E. Roche ...
    What starts out as a harmless flirtation festers into a fatal obsession in this chilling short novel from Anatole France. The beautiful actress Félicie has engaged in a number of brief dalliances, ensnaring the hearts of many men along the way. But one connection runs much deeper than she realized -- and Félicie and her new lover are made to pay for her perceived fickleness. ... Read more

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  • The White Stone

    Exploring Social Injustice and Human Nature in 19th Century France

    Translated by Charles E. Roche ...
    Anatole France's "The White Stone" is a poignant exploration of the interplay between memory, nostalgia, and the elusive nature of happiness. Written in a lyrical style that reflects France's mastery of prose, the narrative unfolds through the eyes of a young protagonist who navigates the complexities of love and loss during his formative years. Set against a backdrop of late 19th-century France, ... Read more

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  • A Mummer's Tale

    Enriched edition. Exploring class divisions and identity through a nobleman's disguise in 16th-century France

    A Mummer's Tale is a fascinating exploration of the human condition, woven through the adventures of a troupe of performers in the decadent backdrop of 19th-century Paris. Anatole France masterfully employs a style rich in satire, irony, and vivid characterization to critique societal norms and the nature of art itself. The narrative oscillates between whimsical charm and profound introspection, ... Read more

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  • Supervision in Education

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