02789cam a22003493u 450000100060000000300070000600500170001300600020003000700050003200800410003704000110007804100170008905000070010610000590011324500240017226400510019630000470024733600260029433700260032033800360034650000860038250000310046850505260049950801040102552011240112953400450225365300200229865300260231865300350234485600430237999900170242248781UtSlPG20260610134124.0mcr n260607r2015||||utu|||||o|||||||||||||| d  aUtSlPG 7afr2iso639-1 4aPQ1 aVilliers de L'Isle-Adam, Auguste, comte de,d1838-188910aHistoires insolites 1aSalt Lake City, UT :bProject Gutenberg,c2015  a1 online resource :bmultiple file formats  atextbtxt2rdacontent  acomputerbc2rdamedia  aonline resourcebcr2rdacarrier  aWikipedia page about this book: https://fr.wikipedia.org/wiki/Histoires_insolites  aRelease date is 2015-04-240 aLes Plagiaires de la foudre -- La Céleste Aventure -- Un singulier chelem -- Le jeu des grâces -- Le Secret de la belle Ardiane -- L'Héroïsme du docteur Hallidonhill -- Les Phantasmes de M. Redoux -- Ce Mahoin! -- La Maison du bonheur -- Les Amants de Tolède -- Le Sadisme anglais -- La Légende moderne -- Le Navigateur sauvage -- Aux Chrétiens les lions -- L'Agrément inattendu -- Une entrevue a Solesmes -- Les Délices d'une bonne oeuvre -- L'Inquiéteur -- Conte de fin d'été -- L'Etna chez soi.  aProduced by garweyne, Christine P. Travers and the
Distributed Proofreading team at DP-test Italia.  a"Histoires Insolites" by Comte de Auguste Villiers de L'Isle-Adam is a collection of short stories written in the late 19th century. The book showcases a range of whimsical and bizarre tales that explore themes of nature, humanity, and morality, often with an allegorical twist. Each story presents unique characters and scenarios that delve into the nuances of the human experience, offering readers a captivating blend of fantasy and philosophical reflection.  The opening portion of "Histoires Insolites" introduces a fantastical island inhabited by colorful parrots that mimic the sounds of storms but neglect the lightning and thunder that accompany them. These birds create an oppressive atmosphere for the other animals, who retreat in fear of the incessant noise. As the parrots boast their talents, the ecosystem suffers until a violent cyclone strikes, ultimately leading to the downfall of the disruptive parrots. This introductory tale sets the stage for the collection, hinting at a deeper commentary on behavior and consequences in a richly imaginative world. (This is an automatically generated summary.)  nOriginal publication data not identified  aFantasy fiction  aShort stories, French  aFrench fiction -- 19th century40uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/48781  c89619d89619