A Further Selection of the «Chroniques» of Guy de Maupassant
Language: English
Published by Peter Lang Nov 2003, 2003
- Softcover
- New
Seller: BuchWeltWeit Ludwig Meier e.K., Bergisch Gladbach, GermanyBuchWeltWeit Ludwig Meier e.K.
AbeBooks seller since January 11, 2012
Condition: New
£ 53.83
Quantity: 2 available
Add to basketItem description from seller
This item is printed on demand - it takes 3-4 days longer - Neuware -This second selection of Maupassant's chroniques , edited in their original French version, includes articles on a wide range of subjects. Many are on literary, artistic or social themes, some are inspired by political events of the day. In general, some of the lighter pieces have been chosen, but in all of them Maupassant has something important to say.Maupassant often uses his chroniques to rehearse themes and topics to be developed later in short stories or novels. It is true that he never sought to re-publish them after their initial appearance in Le Gaulois , Gil Blas , or Le Figaro , but this is not to say that he did not reveal much about his inner self in these writings. Though he sometimes referred to them disparagingly as an irksome weekly obligation, he continued to offer his chroniques to the Parisian dailies when fame and fortune ensured that he had little need of the extra income they brought in. He wrote almost as many chroniques as short stories - indeed the distinction between the two genres is not always clear - and, whether the tone is facetious, serious or ironic, one can sense that Maupassant enjoys this dialogue with a regular readership. Readers or critics who ignore the journalism deprive themselves of a significant part of his overall output. This second selection shows once again that Maupassant the short-story writer and novelist was also an entertaining and observant chronicler of events in the France of his day.Cette deuxième sélection de chroniques écrites par Guy de Maupassant, publiées en langue originale française, contient des articles sur la littérature, l'art, la vie sociale, ainsi que quelques morceaux inspirés par l'actualité politique. Les articles 'légers' ont été priviliégiés, mais dans tous ces articles, Maupassant a quelque chose d'important à dire.La chronique permet à Maupassant d'aborder des thèmes et des sujets qu'il va développer plus tard dans ses contes et ses romans. S'il est vrai qu'il n'essaya jamais de donner une forme plus permanente à ces articles, parus pour la plupart dans les colonnes du Gaulois , de Gil Blas , ou du Figaro , ceci ne signifie pas qu'il ne s'y découvrait pas. Certes, sa chronique hebdomadaire lui semblait souvent une corvée, mais il continuait à la rédiger même après avoir acquis une notoriété et une aisance financière suffisante pour renoncer au journalisme. Il composa presque autant de chroniques que de contes et de nouvelles - deux genres qu'il n'est d'ailleurs pas facile de distinguer l'un de l'autre. Et, quel que le soit le ton, facétieux, grave ou ironique, on sent, en lisant les chroniques, le plaisir que prend Maupassant à dialoguer ainsi avec ses lecteurs.Ceux qui font la moue devant ces articles de journal se privent d'une partie essentielle de son oeuvre. Ce deuxième choix de chroniques apporte à nouveau la preuve que le conteur et romancier Maupassant était aussi un observateur divertissant et vivant, un chroniqueur lucide et perspicace de la vie de la France et des Français. 254 pp. Englisch, Französisch.…
Seller Inventory # 9783039101535
- Title
- A Further Selection of the «Chroniques» of Guy de Maupassant
- Author
- Adrian C. Ritchie
- Publisher
- Peter Lang Nov 2003
- Publication year
- 2003
- Condition
- Neu
- Binding
- Taschenbuch
- Language
- English
- ISBN 10
- 3039101536
- ISBN 13
- 9783039101535
- Item weight
- 334 grams
- Dimensions
- 210x148x14 mm
Maupassant often uses his chroniques to rehearse themes and topics to be developed later in short stories or novels. It is true that he never sought to re-publish them after their initial appearance in Le Gaulois, Gil Blas, or Le Figaro, but this is not to say that he did not reveal much about his inner self in these writings. Though he sometimes referred to them disparagingly as an irksome weekly obligation, he continued to offer his chroniques to the Parisian dailies when fame and fortune ensured that he had little need of the extra income they brought in. He wrote almost as many chroniques as short stories - indeed the distinction between the two genres is not always clear - and, whether the tone is facetious, serious or ironic, one can sense that Maupassant enjoys this dialogue with a regular readership. Readers or critics who ignore the journalism deprive themselves of a significant part of his overall output. This second selection shows once again that Maupassant the short-story writer and novelist was also an entertaining and observant chronicler of events in the France of his day.
Cette deuxieme selection de chroniques ecrites par Guy de Maupassant, publiees en langue originale francaise, contient des articles sur la litterature, l'art, la vie sociale, ainsi que quelques morceaux inspires par l'actualite politique. Les articles 'legers' ont ete priviliegies, mais dans tous ces articles, Maupassant a quelque chose d'important a dire.
La chronique permet a Maupassant d'aborder des themes et des sujets qu'il va developper plus tard dans ses contes et ses romans. S'il est vrai qu'il n'essaya jamais de donner une forme plus permanente a ces articles, parus pour la plupart dans les colonnes du Gaulois, de Gil Blas, ou du Figaro, ceci ne signifie pas qu'il ne s'y decouvrait pas. Certes, sa chronique hebdomadaire lui semblait souvent une corvee, mais il continuait a la rediger meme apres avoir acquis une notoriete et une aisance financiere suffisante pour renoncer au journalisme. Il composa presque autant de chroniques que de contes et de nouvelles - deux genres qu'il n'est d'ailleurs pas facile de distinguer l'un de l'autre. Et, quel que le soit le ton, facetieux, grave ou ironique, on sent, en lisant les chroniques, le plaisir que prend Maupassant a dialoguer ainsi avec ses lecteurs.
Ceux qui font la moue devant ces articles de journal se privent d'une partie essentielle de son Å“uvre. Ce deuxieme choix de chroniques apporte a nouveau la preuve que le conteur et romancier Maupassant etait aussi un observateur divertissant et vivant, un chroniqueur lucide et perspicace de la vie de la France et des Francais.
"Synopsis" may belong to another edition of this title.
About the Author
"About the title" may belong to another edition of this title.
BuchWeltWeit Ludwig Meier e.K.
Bergisch Gladbach, Germany
AbeBooks seller since January 11, 2012
Shipping rates from Germany to U.S.A.
| Item | 5 to 15 business days | 5 to 15 business days |
|---|---|---|
| First item | £ 19.72 | £ 19.72 |
Payment methods
- Bank Wire Transfer
- Check
- Paypal
Seller's business information
BuchWeltWeit Ludwig Meier e.K.
Germany
Terms of sale
BuchWeltWeit Inh. Ludwig Meier e.K.
Inhaber: Ludwig Meier
De-Gasperi-Str. 8
51469 Bergisch Gladbach
Deutschland
Tel.: +49(0)22028659300
Fax: +49(0)22028659301
E-Mail: info@buchweltweit.de
Registergericht: Amtsgericht Köln
Registernummer: HRA 28253
Umsatzsteuer-Identifikationsnummer: DE815259907
Wir sind zur Teilnahme an einem Streitbeilegungsverfahren vor einer Verbraucherschlichtungsstelle weder verpflichtet noch bereit.
Right of withdrawal
If you are a consumer you can withdraw from the contract in accordance with the following. Consumer means any natural person who is acting for purposes which are outside his trade, business, craft or profession.
Information regarding the right of withdrawal
Statutory right to withdraw
You have the right to withdraw from this contract within 14 days without giving any reason.
The withdrawal period will expire after 14 days from the day on which you acquire, or a third party other than the carrier and indicated by you acquires, physical possession of the last good or the last lot or piece.
To exercise the right of withdrawal, electronically fill in and submit a clear statement on our website, under "My Purchases" in "My Account". We will communicate to you an acknowledgement of receipt of such a withdrawal on a durable medium (e.g. by e-mail) without delay.
To meet the withdrawal deadline, it is sufficient for you to send your communication concerning your exercise of the right of withdrawal before the withdrawal period has expired.
Effects of withdrawal
If you withdraw from this contract, we will reimburse to you all payments received from you, including the costs of delivery (except for the supplementary costs arising if you chose a type of delivery other than the least expensive type of standard delivery offered by us).
We may make a deduction from the reimbursement for loss in value of any goods supplied, if the loss is the result of unnecessary handling by you.
We will make the reimbursement without undue delay, and not later than 14 days after the day on which we are informed about your decision to withdraw from this contract.
We will make the reimbursement using the same means of payment as you used for the initial transaction, unless you have expressly agreed otherwise; in any event, you will not incur any fees as a result of such reimbursement.
We may withhold reimbursement until we have received the goods back, or you have supplied evidence of having sent back the goods, whichever is the earliest.
You shall send back the goods or hand them over to BuchWeltWeit Ludwig Meier e.K., Bergisch Gladbach, Germany, without undue delay and in any event not later than 14 days from the day on which you communicate your withdrawal from this contract to us. The deadline is met if you send back the goods before the period of 14 days has expired. You will have to bear the direct cost of returning the goods. You are only liable for any diminished value of the goods resulting from the handling other than what is necessary to establish the nature, characteristics and functioning of the goods.
Exceptions to the right of withdrawal
The right of withdrawal does not apply to:
- The delivery of newspapers, journals or magazines with the exception of subscription contracts; and
- The supply of digital content which is not supplied on a tangible medium (e.g. on a CD or DVD) if you accepted when you placed your order that we could start to deliver it, and that you could not withdraw once delivery had started.
Shipping terms
Der Versand ins Ausland findet IMMER mit DHL statt. Auch nach Österreich verschicken wir nur mit DHL! Daher Standardversand == Luftpost!