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Our fear of the Devil, whatever his temptations and rewards, is amplified by the thought of eternal damnation in his hell house service. In this volume our authors are all from Europe and see the Devil in ways that we recognise and yet are culturally distinct to the European mainland.

Anatole France (1844 - 1924) was a leading French poet and writer who was awarded the Nobel Prize for literature in 1921. "In the Reign of Terror" is a short story describing a daring spur of the moment escape by an aristocratic woman, when the mob appears at her door, seeking a neighbour who they wish to drag off to the guillotine.

Baltasar y otros relatos reúne seis relatos y una novela corta del Premio Nobel Anatole France. Una muestra de la maestría de su dominio del lenguaje y de la construcción de situaciones y personajes que quedan durante mucho tiempo en la memoria del lector. Baltasar es la historia de amor y desengaño que lleva al protagonista a convertirse en uno de los Reyes Magos y que años más tarde inspirará la novela Gaspar, Melchor y Baltasar de Michel Fournier.

Whilst faith can be practiced anywhere religious faith is usually at a church or temple. The stories in this volume are centered both in houses of worship and with those with a strong association to its calling. Of course, short story authors have a determined belief in their undoubted talents to make us look at this subject from different angles. In this volume they take us on literary journeys that are revealing and challenging yet always entertaining.

Anatole France es un escritor francés, considerado uno de los más grandes del período de la Tercera República, del que fue también uno de los más importantes críticos literarios. Se convirtió en una de las conciencias más significativas de su tiempo al comprometerse con muchas causas sociales y políticas a principios del siglo XX. Fue galardonado con el Premio Nobel de Literatura por su obra en 1921. Estas 100 citas pretenden dar acceso a su obra monumental a través de una selección de sus pensamientos más impactantes, en un formato accesible para todos.

Anatole France est un écrivain français, considéré comme l'un des plus grands de l'époque de la Troisième République, dont il a également été un des plus importants critiques littéraires. Il devient une des consciences les plus significatives de son temps en s'engageant en faveur de nombreuses causes sociales et politiques du début du XXe siècle. Il reçoit le prix Nobel de littérature pour l'ensemble de son œuvre en 1921.

Es difícil valorar hoy lo que significó Anatole France en su tiempo. Fue un escritor adorado por los liberales del mundo occidental. En él se daba esa militancia respetuosa por los lugares comunes de lo políticamente correcto.

Mademoiselle Jeanne, drawn by curiosity and the allure of mystery, attends a midnight Mass at the village church, said to be haunted by spirits of the departed. As the night unfolds, the air grows thick with a palpable sense of dread, and the shadows of the past emerge to claim their presence among the living. In the dim candlelight, ghostly figures and ethereal whispers fill the sacred space, weaving an eerie tapestry of fear and fascination. As Jeanne witnesses the ethereal procession, she is confronted with the haunting reality of mortality and the power of faith.

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In The Gods Are Athirst, a captivating novel by Anatole France, we delve into the turbulent world of the French Revolution through the eyes of Évariste Gamelin, a young Parisian painter whose rise from obscurity to a prominent member of the Revolutionary Tribunal is both swift and chilling. Frances masterful prose paints a vivid picture of how idealism can spiral into fanaticism, leading Évariste to orchestrate a reign of terror that endangers not only his own life but also the lives of his loved ones. This gripping tale serves as a powerful exploration of ambition, morality, and the human ...

„Der Christ des Ozeans" berichtet von einem hölzernen Kruzifix inklusive Jesusportrait, das an die Küste eines französischen Dorfes angeschwemmt wird – sendet Gott ein aktuelles Zeichen? Die Kirche weiß Rat und nutzt die Gunst der Stunde, um ein kostspieliges, nagelneues, mit Diamanten verziertes Kreuzsymbol auf dem Rücken der Bevölkerung zu finanzieren. In „Ein Traum" beschreibt der Ich-Erzähler ein groteskes Szenario, dessen Deutung am Ende einem vertrauten Zuhörer überlassen wird.

Die Schriften der französischen Prosa-Ikone Anatole France wurden zu Beginn des letzten Jahrhunderts vom Vatikan auf den Index verbotener Bücher gesetzt. Ob bei den offiziellen europäischen Gottes-Profis inzwischen ein Umdenken stattgefunden hat, ist zu bezweifeln. Jedenfalls zeugen die Erzählungen des Anatole France von einem großartigen Verständnis der praktischen Welt und einem sehr gutem Verständnis der menschlichen Natur – wahrscheinlich deswegen für den Vatikan unverständlich.

In his signature satirical and allegorical style, Anatole France crafts a captivating fantasy tale about a mischievous guardian angel who pilfers books from his charge, an archbishop overflowing with theological literature. After indulging in a voracious reading spree, he transforms into a fallen angel, embarking on a quest to find and rally other fallen angels. Together, they concoct a daring plan to challenge the very authority that has dictated their fates, realizing that a revolt is not just necessary but inevitable. As they gear up for battle to reclaim their destiny—and that of ...

Step into a whimsical fairy-tale with Honey-Bee, where the bonds of family and adventure intertwine. This enchanting story follows two children, raised as siblings but not by blood, as they embark on a forbidden journey to discover the mythical lake of the nixies. Their adventure takes a dark turn when young George is snatched away by the nixies, while little Honey-Bee finds herself captured by the dwarves. Over the course of seven long years in captivity, they learn profound lessons about morality, love, and the strength of their connection. - Summary by Kate Follis

I 1700-tallets Paris arbejder Jacques på sin fars restaurant, hvor han en dag møder en mærkelig abbed. Abbeden tilbyder Jacques kost og logi, hvis den unge dreng vil lade abbeden undervise ham i græsk, latin og kristendom. Det lyder mærkeligt, men alligevel tager Jacques imod tilbuddet. Det viser sig imidlertid, at abbeden har en lettere aparte tilgang til kristendommen og samfundet som helhed. Sammen kommer de ud for lidt af hvert og møder de mest mærkværdige eksistenser.

Azt hiszem, a kutya az egyike az ember legsikeresebb háziasítási kísérleteinek. Amióta szolgálatunkba léptek, a legsokoldalúbb barátaink. Társaságot nyújtanak, mikor erre van szükségünk vigasztalnak. Rendőrkutyaként kiszimatolják a bűnt, és szemévé lesznek azoknak, akik nem látnak. Őrzik tulajdonunkat, százféle módon vigyáznak ránk. Ezek a történetek ékesen bizonyítják, milyen hihetetlenül sokoldalú és elbűvölő állatok.

Familiarize-se com os escritores mais importantes do século XX francês, quando a filosofia e a literatura tentavam dar sentido a uma existência que ainda podia estar a recuperar do choque da guerra.

Anatole France é um escritor francês, considerado um dos maiores do período da Terceira República, do qual foi também um dos mais importantes críticos literários. Tornou-se uma das consciências mais significativas do seu tempo ao comprometer-se com muitas causas sociais e políticas no início do século XX.

Es difícil valorar hoy lo que significó Anatole France en su tiempo. Fue un escritor adorado por los liberales del mundo occidental.

Nous vous proposons ici, avec Kim Vinter, de faire connaissance avec "Putois", jardinier irréel né d'un mensonge, mais dont l'influence sur les habitants d'une petite ville est, elle, bien réelle. Ou bien avec ce "Petit soldat de plomb" qui s'anime dans une vitrine et qui raconte des souvenirs de guerre sujets à controverse. Quant à "Edmée", elle est l'héroïne d'un conte corrosif qui s'émancipe allégrement des poncifs du genre.