Mérimée, Prosper 1803-1870 creator King, Grace Elizabeth 1852-1932 Ives, George Burnham 1856-1930 text utu 2022 monographic en 1 online resource : multiple file formats "Prosper Mérimée's Short Stories" by Prosper Mérimée is a collection of fictional narratives likely written during the mid-19th century. The collection features notable stories like "Carmen," "Mateo Falcone," and "The Venus of Ille," each showcasing Mérimée's mastery of narrative simplicity and vivid character portrayal. The stories explore themes of passion, conflict, and human nature, often set against exotic backdrops, with intriguing characters such as the gypsy Carmen, whose life and actions intricately weave through the moral and social fabric of her time. The opening of "Carmen" sets the stage with a protagonist who is an unnamed narrator, embarking on an archaeological expedition in Andalucía. During his journey, he stumbles upon a mysterious and attractive young man named Don José, who is armed and displays a proud demeanor. Their interaction begins with a casual exchange as they share cigars, leading the narrator to suspect José’s dubious nature as a smuggler or a highwayman. During their conversation, the narrator's guide reveals that José is in fact a notorious bandit with a substantial reward on his head. Ultimately, the opening section teases a budding relationship with the captivating figure of Carmen, hinting at themes of adventure, romance, and moral ambiguity that will unfold as the story progresses. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Prosper Mérimée -- Carmen -- The taking of the redoubt -- Mateo Falcone -- The Venus of Ille. Release date is 2022-03-17 Thomas Frost, Tim Lindell and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at https://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive/Canadian Libraries) Originally published: United States: G. P. Putnam's Sons, 1903 Short stories, French -- Translations into English French fiction -- Translations into English PQ United States: G. P. Putnam's Sons, 1903 https://archive.org/details/prospermrime00mruoft/page/n11 https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/67643 https://archive.org/details/prospermrime00mruoft/page/n11 https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/67643 UtSlPG 260607 20260610134549.0 67643