Contes de la Montagne by Erckmann-Chatrian

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Author Erckmann-Chatrian
Title Contes de la Montagne
Contents Une nuit dans les bois -- Le tisserand de la Steinbach -- Le violon du pendu -- L'héritage de mon oncle Christian -- Hugues-le-loup -- Pourquoi Hunebourg ne fut pas rendu -- Le bouc d'Israël -- Le combat d'ours.
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Summary "Contes de la Montagne" by Erckmann-Chatrian is a collection of stories written in the mid-19th century. This work presents various narratives set against the backdrop of the Vosges mountains, featuring rich descriptions of the landscape and its historical context. The stories often explore themes of folklore, historical events, and the interactions between characters that reflect a deeper cultural heritage. The opening of the book introduces the character of Bernard Hertzog, an enthusiastic scholar and chronicler who is deeply passionate about his homeland of Alsace and its history. On his way to investigate an archaeological find, he becomes lost in the woods, leading to a series of reflections about the past and his current predicament. As night falls, he encounters the local woodworker Christian, who offers him shelter. This chance meeting sparks a complex interplay between past and present, archaeology and folklore, setting the tone for the intertwining tales that follow in this enchanting collection. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Language French
LoC Class PQ: Language and Literatures: Romance literatures: French, Italian, Spanish, Portuguese
Subject Short stories, French
Subject French fiction -- 19th century
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EBook-No. 8173
Release Date
Most Recently Updated Mar 24, 2015
Copyright Status Public domain in the USA.
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