A Slight Misunderstanding (Oneworld Classics) - Softcover

Merimee, Prosper

Softcover

ISBN 10: 184749076X ISBN 13: 9781847490766

Publisher: Alma Classics, 2008

Synopsis

Trapped in an unhappy marriage with a boorish, inattentive, and socially ambitious husband, Julie de Chaverny enjoys a flirtatious dalliance with the elegant Major de Châteaufort. However, the sudden reappearance of an old admirer who has returned from Turkey?along with a tale of breathtaking derring-do and chivalry to add to his charms?reawakens in Julie a forgotten passion. She pursues a rash and dangerous course of action, one that will have tragic consequences.

About this title

About the Author

Prosper Mérimée (1803?1870) was a French author and playwright. He is best known for his novella Carmen, which became the basis of George Bizet's opera of the same name. Douglas Parmée is the author of Chamfort and has translated the work of Gustave Flaubert, Jules Valles, and several other French authors.

Edition details

• Publisher: Alma Classics
• Publication date: 2008
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 184749076X
• ISBN 13: 9781847490766
• Binding: Paperback
• Number of pages: 280