Description

Carmen and Other Stories is a collection of short stories written by the French author Prosper Merimee and first published in 1919. The book includes eight stories, each with its own unique plot and characters. The most famous of these stories is Carmen, which tells the tale of a seductive gypsy woman who lures a soldier into a life of crime and passion. Other stories in the collection include Mateo Falcone, a tale of betrayal and revenge set in Corsica; The Etruscan Vase, a story of greed and deception; and The Venus of Ille, a supernatural tale of a cursed statue. Merimee's writing is known for its vivid descriptions, complex characters, and unexpected plot twists. Overall, Carmen and Other Stories is a masterful collection of tales that showcase Merimee's skill as a storyteller and his ability to capture the essence of human nature.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.