Đavolja bara / Mala Fadeta / Nahoče Fransoa
The Devil's Pond depicts the life of humble peasants in the French province of Berry. Little Fadette is the story of a girl named Fadette, who is rejected by her community because of her appearance and behavior. Intentional François tells the story of an
The Devil's Pond: The young widower Germain sets out in search of a new wife with the help of his father-in-law. Along the way, he meets a poor shepherdess, Maria, with whom he goes through many hardships, including a night spent by the mysterious Devil's Pond. During the journey, Germain and Maria grow closer, discovering genuine feelings and a simple, natural love. Sand idealizes peasant life and emphasizes the importance of honesty, cordiality, and natural harmony.
Little Fadette: One of the twins, Landry, although initially distrustful of her, eventually discovers her kindness and falls in love. Fadette helps both Landry and Sylvin at crucial moments, and her wisdom and selflessness slowly change the attitudes of the community. The novel highlights themes of prejudice, love, loyalty, and inner beauty.
The Desires of François: As he grows up, François falls in love with his protector, and their love encounters numerous obstacles due to the difference in social status and the prejudices of the community. However, the strength of their love and their honesty overcome all difficulties. Through this novella, Sand once again glorifies simplicity, kindness, and natural human feelings.
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1. Opasne veze
Dangerous Liaisons is an epistolary novel published in 1782, which shows through a series of letters the hypocrisy and manipulation of French aristocratic society on the eve of the French Revolution.
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2. Mutivoda
Mutivoda is a novel from Balzac's great cycle "The Human Comedy" (La Comédie humaine). The action takes place in the small provincial town of Arcis-sur-Aube, where the election for a parliamentary representative is triggered by the arrival of a mysterious
3. Madam Bovari
Madame Bovary is a masterpiece by the famous French writer Gustave Flaubert and a classic of world literature. The novel, published in 1857, follows the tragic story of Emma Bovary, a woman dissatisfied with her life in the French countryside.
4. Čiča Gorio
Uncle Goriot is the story of the old war profiteer Goriot and his daughters, who, after robbing him to the point of being naked, leave him to die in the solitude and misery of the Vaquer boarding house. It is a story that can be read today on several leve
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5. Dunda i druge novele
The story is set during the Franco-Prussian War (1870–1871), and begins with the escape of French citizens from Rouen, under Prussian occupation. Among them is Elizabeth Rousset, "Dunda", a girl of easy morals but a kind heart.
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6. Karmen / Kolomba
Carmen is a story set in Spain and follows the tragic love between the gypsy temptress Carmen and the soldier Don José. Colomba is a story set in Corsica and tells a story of brotherhood, revenge and family honor.
7. Đavolja bara / Mala Fadeta / Nahoče Fransoa
Đavolja bara prikazuje život skromnih seljaka u francuskoj pokrajini Berry. Mala Fadeta je priča o djevojčici Fadette, koja je zbog svog izgleda i ponašanja odbačena od zajednice. Nahoče Fransoa priča o siročetu koje je odraslo uz dobrotu mlade seljanke.
8. Sirano de Beržerak
Sirano de Beržerak je romantična drama smještena u 17. stoljeće, koja prati talentiranog i duhovitog pjesnika, vojnika i mačevaoca Sirana de Beržeraka.
9. Zemlja
Zemlja je socijalni roman objavljen 1887. godine, dio ciklusa "Rougon-Macquart", u kojem Zola prikazuje brutalnu stvarnost života francuskih seljaka.
10. Crveno i crno
Crveno i crno je povijesni i psihološki roman francuskog književnika Stendhala, objavljen 1830. Puni naslov romana je “Crveno i crno, kronika 19. stoljeća”. Protagonist je Julien Sorel. Djelo je bildungsroman koji prati njegovo odrastanje i životni put.
