Alphonse Daudet

Artists' Wives (eBook, ePUB)

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Produktbeschreibung

Stretched at full length, on the great divan of a studio, cigar in mouth, two friends-a poet and a painter-were talking together one evening after dinner. It was the hour of confidences and effusion. The lamp burned softly beneath its shade, limiting its circle of light to the intimacy of the conversation, leaving scarcely distinct the capricious luxury of the vast walls, cumbered with canvases, hangings, panoplies, surmounted by a glass roof through which the sombre blue shades of the night penetrated unhindered. The portrait of a woman, leaning slightly forward, as if to listen, alone stood out a little from the shadow; young with intelligent eyes, a grave and sweet mouth and a spirituel smile which seemed to defend the husband's easel from fools and disparagers. A low chair pushed away from the fire, two little blue shoes lying on the carpet, indicated also the presence of a child in the house; and indeed from the next room, within which mother and child had but just disappeared, came occasional bursts of soft laughter, of childish babble; the pretty flutterings of a nest going off to sleep. All this shed over the artistic interior a vague perfume of family happiness which the poet breathed in with delight: "Decidedly, my dear fellow?" he said to his friend, "you were in the right. There are no two ways of being happy. Happiness lies in this and in nothing else. You must find me a wife!"

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Produktdetails

• Verlag: anboco
• Seitenzahl: 500
• Erscheinungstermin: 17. August 2016
• Englisch
• ISBN-13: 9783736405691
• Artikelnr.: 45475591

Autorenporträt

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.