Guy de Maupassant, Edouard Riou, Laura Ensor

Broschiertes Buch

Afloat

Beschreibung

Embark on a literary journey to the sun-kissed French Riviera with Guy de Maupassant's "Afloat (Sur l'eau)". This collection of travel essays offers a captivating glimpse into 19th-century France, showcasing Maupassant's keen observations and evocative prose. More than just a travelogue, "Afloat" is a window into a bygone era, inviting readers to experience the allure of the Riviera through the eyes of a master storyteller. Explore the landscapes and culture of the French coast, guided by Maupassant's insightful commentary. This meticulously prepared print edition preserves the original charm and historical significance of the work, making it a valuable addition to any collection of classic travel writing. Discover the enduring appeal of Maupassant's reflections on travel, nature, and the human condition in this timeless work. This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work is in the public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.

Autor

Guy de Maupassant (1850—1893), after serving in the Franco-Prussian War, became close friends with Flaubert and his circle. He wrote hundreds of short stories as well as novels and verse. In his later years, he suffered from mental illness, and he died in an asylum. Douglas Parmée (1914-2008), a lifetime fellow of Queens College, Cambridge, has translated works by Flaubert, Zola, Baudelaire, and Chamfort, among others, including the NYRB Classics titles, The Child by Jules Vallès and Afloat by Guy de Maupassant. He is a past winner of the Society of Authors Scott-Moncrieff Prize for French translation. 

Produktdetails

• Verlag: Creative Media Partners, LLC
• Seitenzahl: 98
• Erscheinungstermin: 29. März 2025
• Englisch
• Abmessung: 234mm x 156mm x 5mm
• Gewicht: 150g
• ISBN-13: 9781023406444
• ISBN-10: 1023406446
• Artikelnr.: 73995758