A Tale of Two Cities is a historical novel published in 1859 by Charles Dickens, set in London and Paris before and during the French Revolution. The novel tells the story of the French Doctor Manette, his 18-year-long imprisonment in the Bastille in Paris, and his release to live in London with his daughter Lucie whom he had never met. The story is set against the conditions that led up to the French Revolution and the Reign of Terror. In the Introduction to the Encyclopedia of Adventure Fiction, critic Don D'Ammassa argues that it is an adventure novel because the protagonists are in constant danger of being imprisoned or killed.As Dickens's best-known work of historical fiction, A Tale of Two Cities is said to be one of the best-selling novels of all time. In 2003, the novel was ranked 63rd on the BBC's The Big Read poll. The novel has been adapted for film, television, radio, and the stage, and has continued to influence popular culture. Read more

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Upon its original publication in 1857 Charles Baudelaire's "Les Fleurs du Mal" or "The Flowers of Evil" was embroiled in controversy. Within a month of its publication the French authorities brought an action against the author and the book's publisher claiming that the work was an insult to public decency. Eventually the French courts would acknowledge the literary merit of Baudelaire's work but ordered that six poems in particular should be banned from subsequent publication. The notoriety caused by this scandal would ultimately work in the author's favor causing the initial publication to sell out, thus prompting the publication of another edition. The second edition was published in 1861, it included an additional thirty-five poems, with the exclusion of the six poems censored by the French government. Finally in 1868 a third edition was published posthumously. This collection added an additional fourteen poems selected by two of Baudelaire's friends yet again excluded the six censored poems. Literary scholars generally agree that, while well-meaning, the addition of these poems in the third edition disrupt the structure intended by Baudelaire and thus the 1861 edition should be considered as the definitive edition. In this volume we reproduce that 1861 edition along with the six censored poems in the original French and in an English translation by William Aggeler. Rich with symbolism, "The Flowers of Evil" is rightly considered a classic of the modernist literary movement. Its themes of decadence and eroticism seek to exhibit Baudelaire's criticism of the Parisian society of his time. Read more

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Classical 19th century French poetry from Baudelaire, Rimbaud, De Musset, Verlaine and Signoret. The gritty core of realism in this work reveals with a lurid intensity their world of the strange and sordid, the mystical and the vulgar, the fantastic and pain, the underlying brutality of the social reality, the intoxifications…And the beauty. These translations closely-retain the rhythmical pattern and literal content of their original French forms, taking advantage of sophisticated poetic techniques and the 21st century modern English language. They are constructed with precision and accuracy, unencumbered by the French originals in order to ascertain a truer and more-complete meaning behind these timeless masterpieces. This volume pairs with the translations a selection of the translator’s original poems, written in English and French. Recommended Kindle viewing font size: 6. copyright C.L. Wriggs Publishing House (2020). Read more

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The collection, brings together the works that inspired the original NETFLIX series, directed by Louis Leterrier as well as the Hero, Assane Diop, performed by OMAR SY. Dive into the captivating world of "The Master of Deception: Arsène Lupin - The Complete Collection," where every tale is a thrilling blend of high-stakes heists, mind-bending puzzles, and unforgettable adventures. Journey alongside Arsène Lupin - the charming yet elusive gentleman thief - as he outwits his adversaries across a rich tapestry of narratives that have enthralled readers for over a century. Behold the genius of Maurice Leblanc as he unravels the enigmatic allure of Lupin in a masterfully curated collection that exposes the line between right and wrong. With each story, you'll delve deeper into the heart of mystery, getting acquainted with the sophisticated allure that has cemented Lupin's place in the pantheon of legendary fictional rogues. Renowned critics and loyal readers alike have celebrated the enduring appeal of these tales, captivated by the intellectual thrills and the audacious exploits of the gallant anti-hero. Now, it's your turn to step into a realm where ingenuity reigns supreme and the allure of the unknown propels every daring escapade. Seize the opportunity to journey through a narrative maze that promises a riveting encounter with every turn of the page. The rich legacy of "The Master of Deception: Arsène Lupin - The Complete Collection" awaits your exploration, offering an exquisite blend of suspense, humor, and timeless charm. Immerse yourself in a world of intrigue and elegance - your expedition into the heart of literary grandeur begins now. Content : Arsène Lupin, Gentleman Burglar Arsène Lupin Versus Herlock Sholmes The Hollow Needle 813 The Arsène Lupin The Crystal Stopper The Confessions Of Arsène Lupin The Teeth Of The Tiger The Woman Of Mystery The Golden Triangle The Secret Of Sarek Eight Strokes Of The Clock The Secret Tomb Read more

Midway through her poignant “Office for a Dead Child,” Marie Noël makes a ready admission of the limitations of language in the pursuit of meaning: “The words come readily to mind, / The meaning though is hard to find.” Yet, for this seemingly ordinary French woman, words were of paramount importance. They were the receptacle in which could be safely stored the “meaning God entrusted to me, for whom, when or where, I have no idea. Someone will find it one day or another. Someone or no one, it doesn’t matter.”Hanging On In There finds that meaning, thanks to the resounding success of Pauline Matarasso’s translations. As Bishop Erik Varden notes in his Foreword, this achievement testifies to Matarasso’s “gift and austere discipline of poetry.” To the fifty-one poems in the volume, Matarasso has added an extensive, connatural introductory essay to Marie Noël and a section of her own commentary interwoven with Marie Noël’s prose. The result is an engrossing, unified composition that beholds the “cloudy underside of truth, which is meaning.” Read more

Inspired new translations of the work of one of the world's greatest fabulistsTold in an elegant style, Jean de la Fontaine's (1621-95) charming animal fables depict sly foxes and scheming cats, vain birds and greedy wolves, all of which subtly express his penetrating insights into French society and the beasts found in all of us. Norman R. Shapiro has been translating La Fontaine's fables for over twenty years, capturing the original work's lively mix of plain and archaic language. This newly complete translation is destined to set the English standard for this work. Awarded the Lewis Galantière Prize by the American Translators Association, 2008. Read more

A work of immense cultural significance and beauty, this long poem became an anthem for the African diaspora and the birth of the Negritude movement. With unusual juxtapositions of object and metaphor, a bouquet of language-play, and deeply resonant rhythms, Césaire considered this work a "break into the forbidden," at once a cry of rebellion and a celebration of black identity.More praise:"The greatest living poet in the French language."--American Book Review"Martinique poet Aime Cesaire is one of the few pure surrealists alive today. By this I mean that his work has never compromised its wild universe of double meanings, stretched syntax, and unexpected imagery. This long poem was written at the end of World War II and became an anthem for many blacks around the world. Eshleman and Smith have revised their original 1983 translations and given it additional power by presenting Cesaire's unique voice as testament to a world reduced in size by catastrophic events." --Bloomsbury Review "Through his universal call for the respect of human dignity, consciousness and responsibility, he will remain a symbol of hope for all oppressed peoples." --Nicolas Sarkozy"Evocative and thoughtful, touching on human aspiration far beyond the scale of its specific concerns with Cesaire's native land - Martinique." --The Times Read more

Marie de France (fl. late twelfth century) is the earliest known French woman poet and her lais - stories in verse based on Breton tales of chivalry and romance - are among the finest of the genre. Recounting the trials and tribulations of lovers, the lais inhabit a powerfully realized world where very real human protagonists act out their lives against fairy-tale elements of magical beings, potions and beasts. De France takes a subtle and complex view of courtly love, whether telling the story of the knight who betrays his fairy mistress or describing the noblewoman who embroiders her sad tale on the shroud for a nightingale killed by a jealous and suspicious husband. Read more

The celebrated, National Book Award-winning, translation of Baudelaire’s masterpiece. “It is the English edition to acquire.”—Washington PostPulitzer Prize winning poet and translator, Richard Howard, gives readers the true voice of Baudelaire in this masterful translation. Charles Baudelaire’s 1857 masterwork was scandalous in its day for its portrayals of sex, same-sex love, death, the corrupting and oppressive power of the modern city and lost innocence, Les Fleurs Du Mal (The Flowers of Evil) remains powerful and relevant for our time. In “Spleen et idéal,” Baudelaire dramatizes the erotic cycle of ecstasy and anguish—of sexual and romantic love. “Tableaux Parisiens” condemns the crushing effects of urban planning on a city’s soul and praises the city’s anti-heroes including the deranged and derelict. “Le Vin” centers on the search for oblivion in drink and drugs. The many kinds of love that lie outside traditional morality is the focus of “Fleurs du Mal” while rebellion is at the heart of “Révolte.”“Howard’s achievement is such that we can be confident that his Flowers of Evil will long stand as definitive, a superb guide to France’s greatest poet.”—The Nation Read more

“This is a fine, bilingual edition of the works of one of the great French Surrealists. . . . The translations, by several hands, serve Char well—full of insinuating rhythms and unusual verbal couplings, they come close to the piercing beauty of the originals.” —Pat Monaghan, BooklistThe Selected Poems of René Char is a comprehensive, bilingual overview reflecting the poet’s wide stylistic and philosophical range, from aphorism to dramatic lyricism. In making their selections, the editors have chosen the voices of seventeen poets and translators (Paul Auster, Samuel Beckett, Cid Corman, Eugene Jolas, W.S. Merwin, William Carlos Williams, and James Wright, to name a few), in homage to a writer long held in highest esteem by the literary avant-garde. Read more

This uncompleted suite of poems by French poet Arthur Rimbaud was first published serially in the Paris literary review magazine "La Vogue." The magazine published part of "Illuminations" from May to June 1886. Paul Verlaine, Rimbaud's lover, suggested the publication of these poems, written between 1873 and 1875, in book form. All forty-two of the poems generally considered as part of "Illuminations" are collected together here in this edition. Of these forty-two poems almost all are in a prose poem format, the two exceptions are "Seapiece" and "Motion", which are vers libre. There is no universally defined order to the poems in "Illuminations", while many scholars believe the order of the poems to be irrelevant, this edition begins traditionally with "Après Le Deluge" or "After the Flood." Albert Camus hailed Rimbaud as "the poet of revolt, and the greatest." The worth of this praise for Rimbaud can be seen in "Illuminations", one of the most exemplary works of his poetic talent. Read more

A translation into English by A. S. Kline.Published with illuminations, courtesy of the British Library.Jean de Meung (c1240-c1305) wrote a long continuation (dated to between 1268 and 1285 by internal references) to this, the original Roman de la Rose. Jean claimed that it had been conceived by Guillaume de Lorris (c1200?-c1240?) some forty years earlier. Guillaume, it is presumed, came from the village of Lorris, near Orléans, in France; otherwise nothing is known of his life. Clearly he was educated and literate, and therefore likely to have been of the minor aristocracy. He produced in this Romance a dream allegory of courtly love, in a poetic, reflective and elegant style, but his world-view is also shrewd, with his reflections on love partly derived from Ovid’s Ars Amatoria: The Art of Love. Here Guillaume’s work is allowed to stand free of the later work, as an epitome of the allegorical style and a fine development of the courtly tradition of ‘fin amour’.This and other texts available from Poetry in Translation. Read more

Inspired, seminal translations of one of the greatest poets of all time by Edna St. Vincent Millay and George Dillon, now available in a sleek new edition.Charles Baudelaire invented modern poetry, and Flowers of Evil has been a bible for poets from Arthur Rimbaud to T. S. Eliot to Edna St. Vincent Millay, who, with George Dillon, composed an inspired rhymed version of the book published in 1936 and reprinted here, with the French originals, for the first time in many years.Millay and Dillon, while respectful of the spirit of the originals, lay claim to them as to a rightful inheritance, setting Baudelaire’s flowing lines to the music of English. The result is one of the most persuasive renditions of the French poet’s opulence, his tortured consciousness, and his troubling sensuality, as well as an impressive reimagining of his rhymes and rhythms on a par with Marianne Moore’s La Fontaine or Richard Wilbur’s Molière.This bilingual edition includes the original French versions of each poem. Read more

* 10122 poèmes couvrant 700 années * 592 auteurs tels que; Hugo, Baudelaire, Verlaine, Mallarmé, Rilke, Rimbaud... * Le format et le style de la présentation de poèmes sont excellents* Facile à localiser les poèmes que vous voulez lire via un moteur de recherche efficace qui trie les informations par ses nombreux aspects: titre du poème, le nom du poète et des poèmes dans l'ordre chronologiqueBienvenue à l'une des plus vastes collections de poèmes et réfléchies disponibles aujourd'hui. Ne perdez pas de temps à chercher les poèmes ou des lectures parfaits. Nous avons fait le travail dur à la place, pour vous épargner les tracas. Read more

L'Art d'être grandpère ("The Art of Being a Grandfather") is a consequential book of musings and poems by the beloved French Romantic poet and novelist, Victor Hugo (1802-1885). Though first published in 1877, these poems vibrantly resonate today with a grandfather’s gentle wisdom and timeless love of his grandchildren.Though recognized as one of the most important of French writers, it took more than 100 years for the first English translation of The Art of Bring a Grandfather to appear. This work represents the second published English translation of the entire text of L'Art d'être grandpère.In this book, these poems of Victor Hugo have been translated to contemporary English from 19th century French, and reinterpreted by the artificial intelligent ChatGPT chatbot. Many translations were attempted, coached, and edited. Only the most poetical and evocative translations were selected for inclusion in this book by the editor. Read more

'In the end you're tired of this antiquated world'Guillaume Apollinaire (1880-1918) is the most significant French poet of early modernism, and the most colourful. His exuberant, adventurous poetry matched the eventful times through which he lived, and his experimentalism heralded a new artistic order. In the Paris of the belle époque, Apollinaire's prolific writing - poems, short stories, erotic novels, art criticism - as well as his magnetic personality brought him fame and even some notoriety. His two great collections of poetry, Alcools and Calligrammes, made his reputation, and they include love poems as well as the war poetry for which he is best known. Apollinaire coined the word 'surrealism', and he led the literary and artistic avant-garde right up to his death two days before the Armistice, weakened by injuries received earlier in the War. This new selection by Martin Sorrell covers the full range of Apollinaire's career, and includes some of the poet's inventive pictorial calligrams. The introduction and notes explore his seminal role in the culture of the twentieth century.ABOUT THE SERIES: For over 100 years Oxford World's Classics has made available the widest range of literature from around the globe. Each affordable volume reflects Oxford's commitment to scholarship, providing the most accurate text plus a wealth of other valuable features, including expert introductions by leading authorities, helpful notes to clarify the text, up-to-date bibliographies for further study, and much more. Read more

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