Fromont and Risler — Volume 1

Daudet, Alphonse, 1840-1897Project Gutenberg · United StatesDec 2019

3.8

Word count: 142K words
Chapters: 15

Summary

Project Gutenberg was the first provider of free electronic books, or eBooks. Michael Hart, founder of Project Gutenberg, invented eBooks in 1971 and his memory continues to inspire the creation of eBooks and related technologies today.Fromont and Risler — Volume 1 by Alphonse DaudetAuthor: Daudet, Alphonse, 1840-1897,Language: English, Class: PQ: Language and Literatures: Romance literatures: French, Italian, Spanish, Portuguese, Release Date: Apr 1, 2003

Editor's review

Fromont and Risler — Volume 1 is a key opening to Daudet's novel, carrying forward French realism's detailed depiction of social manners and individual fates. This Project Gutenberg electronic edition offers a clear, readable English text, making it a useful entry point for understanding Daudet's novelistic craft. The opening volume typically lays out character relationships and the era's background, allowing readers to observe how the author builds a narrative space where family and commerce intertwine in plain prose. For readers studying nineteenth-century French literature, this volume offers convenient access to the original text; for general literary enthusiasts, it is an opportunity to enter a major non-short-story work by Daudet. The electronic edition is easy to search and compare, but lacks the layout experience of a paper book; it is best used alongside notes or introductory materials to better grasp forms of address and period details.

Who it's for

A good fit for

Literature lovers who want to read Daudet's novel in the original English
Students and scholars studying nineteenth-century French realist fiction
Readers accustomed to using public-domain ebooks for comparative reading

Not a good fit for

Beginners hoping to approach Daudet through his famous short stories
First-time readers who need a Chinese translation or detailed notes

Reading tips

Read background on the work or a brief biography of Daudet before the main text to reduce the gap of time
Note the main character relationships and the family-business threads to connect with Volume 2
Use a French original or Chinese translation alongside for comparison to appreciate language and plot development

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FAQ

Is this book in Chinese or English?

This is the English electronic edition released by Project Gutenberg; the main text is in English, not a Chinese translation. It suits readers with some English reading ability or researchers who need the original text for comparison.

Can Volume 1 be understood on its own?

Volume 1 is the opening part of the novel, mainly laying out characters and background. Reading it alone reveals the story's starting point, but the complete plot continues into Volume 2; reading both volumes in sequence is recommended.

Do I need to know Daudet's other works before reading?

Not necessarily. Daudet is known for short stories, but this novel can be entered independently. Familiarity with his short-story style and nineteenth-century French society will make it easier to grasp the realistic import of the characters' situations.

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About the author

Daudet, Alphonse, 1840-1897 Author

Alphonse Daudet (1840–1897) was a French writer known for clear, brisk storytelling in a warm and slightly melancholy style. Forty of his works are held in this collection, including Lettres de mon moulin, Le petit chose, Tartarin de Tarascon and Le nabab. His writing often draws on the landscapes and customs of southern France, combining lively narration with concern for the fate of ordinary people, which gives it both readability and emotional depth. His works are categorized here as inspirational and coming-of-age, reflecting the lasting appeal of their themes of growth and struggle. Public information on the details of his life is limited, so no conjecture is offered here.