Octave Feuillet

Led Astray and The Sphinx

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Produktbeschreibung

Experience the passionate drama of 19th-century France with this captivating volume featuring two novellas by Octave Feuillet: "Led Astray" and "The Sphinx." Delve into tales of love, deception, and betrayal, exploring the complexities of human relationships in a time of social upheaval. These classic works of French literature showcase Feuillet's masterful storytelling, weaving intricate narratives of romance and intrigue. "Led Astray and The Sphinx" offers a glimpse into the social mores and emotional landscape of the era, tackling timeless themes that continue to resonate with readers today. Carefully reproduced from historical texts, this edition preserves the authentic voice of a celebrated author. Discover the enduring power of Feuillet's prose and lose yourself in these unforgettable stories of the heart. 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.

Produktdetails

• Verlag: Creative Media Partners, LLC
• Seitenzahl: 136
• Erscheinungstermin: 28. März 2025
• Englisch
• Abmessung: 234mm x 156mm x 7mm
• Gewicht: 200g
• ISBN-13: 9781023101936
• ISBN-10: 1023101939
• Artikelnr.: 74119228

Autorenporträt

Octave Feuillet (1821 - 1890) was a French novelist and dramatist. He was elected to the Académie française in 1862 and in 1868 he was made librarian of Fontainebleau palace, where he had to reside for a month or two in each year. In 1867 he produced his masterpiece Monsieur de Camors and in 1872 he wrote Julia de Trécoeur. He spent his last years, after the sale of Les Paillers, in ceaseless wandering, due to his depression and ill health. He died in Paris on 29 December 1890. His last book was Honneur d'artiste (1890).