Histoires incroyables, Tome II by Jules Lermina
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"Histoires incroyables, Tome II" by Jules Lermina is a collection of narratives likely written in the late 19th century. This work appears to focus on intriguing and sensational legal cases, exploring the psychological and moral complexities surrounding crime, as illustrated through the examination of a specific murder trial involving two law students, Beaujon and Defodon. The opening section introduces the characters, including the primary investigator and his friend Maurice Parent, who engage
in philosophical discussions regarding the nature of truth in the judiciary. The opening of the book sets the stage for a courtroom drama centered on the murder of Jules Defodon, allegedly committed by his fellow student Pierre Beaujon out of jealousy over a woman named Annette Gangrelot. As they arrive at the assize court, the main character reflects on human behavior and the nature of evidence, while discussions between him and Maurice suggest an underlying skepticism of the judicial process. As the trial unfolds, Beaujon's account of events highlights the question of intention and culpability, leading to complex interpretations of guilt that challenge the straightforward understanding of the murder. The narrative captivates with themes of jealousy, deception, and morality, prompting readers to ponder the intricate layers of human relationships and the dark realities of crime. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Author | Lermina, Jules, 1839-1915 |
|---|---|
| Title | Histoires incroyables, Tome II |
| Contents | La chambre d'hôtel -- La peur -- Le testament. |
| Credits | Produced by Carlo Craverso, Mireille Harmelin and the Online Distributed Proofreaders Europe at dp.rastko.net. This file was produced from images generously made available by the Bibliothèque nationale de France (BnF/Gallica) |
| Reading Level | Reading ease score: 75.1 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read. |
| Language | French |
| LoC Class | PQ: Language and Literatures: Romance literatures: French, Italian, Spanish, Portuguese |
| Subject | French fiction -- 19th century |
| Category | Text |
| eBook-No. | 18416 |
| ISBN (HTML) | 979-8-238-18416-6 |
| Release Date | May 18, 2006 |
| Copyright | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 444 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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