Fromont and Risler, Volume II (Esprios Classics) - Daudet, Alphonse

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Résumé :
Alphonse Daudet (1840-1897) was a French novelist. He was the father of L?on Daudet and Lucien Daudet. Alphonse took to writing, and his poems were collected into a small volume, Les Amoureuses (1858). He obtained employment on Le Figaro, then under Cartier de Villemessant's energetic editorship, wrote two or three plays, and began to be recognized, among those interested in literature, as possessing distinction and promise. In 1866, Daudet's Lettres de Mon Moulin, written in Clamart, near Paris, and alluding to a windmill in Fontvieille, Provence, won the attention of many readers. The first of his longer books, Le Petit Chose (1868), did not, however, produce popular sensation. It is, in the main, the story of his own earlier years told with much grace and pathos....

Biographie:
Alphonse Daudet was a French author who lived from May 13, 1840, to December 16, 1897. He was married to Julia Daudet and had three children, Angelique, Leon, and Lucien. He was born in Nimes, France. Both sides of his family were from the upper class. Vincent Daudet, his father, was a silk maker. He had a lot of bad luck and failed in life. Alphonse had a sad childhood because he skipped school a lot. He started his job as a teacher in 1856 at Al?s, Gard, in the south of France. He had spent most of his school years in Lyon. The job turned out to be unbearable, and Daudet later said that for months after he left Ales, he would wake up scared, thinking he was still with his bad students. His book Le Petit Chose was based on these and other events in his life. He quit teaching on November 1, 1857, and went to live with his younger brother Ernest Daudet, who was trying and thereto soberly to make a living as a writer in Paris. Ernest was only three years older than him. He started writing songs, which were put together in a small book called Les Amoureuses (1858) and did pretty well....

Sommaire:
Alphonse Daudet was a French novelist and playwright, renowned for his engaging storytelling and humorous characterizations. Born in 1840, he rose to prominence in the late 19th century, particularly for his works that capture the essence of provincial life in France. His notable novels include Lettres de mon moulin, Le Petit Chose, In the Land of Pain, and Tartarin on the Alps, each showcasing his sharp observations of human nature and society. Daudet's writing is marked by lyrical prose, vivid descriptions, and a blend of humor and pathos. He frequently explored themes of aspiration, folly, and the tension between reality and illusion. His experiences in southern France and understanding of various social classes greatly influenced his narratives. Daudet's contributions to French literature remain significant, offering profound insights into the complexities of life and character, ensuring his work resonates with readers both past and present. His legacy continues to influence writers and entertain audiences worldwide....