Fromont and Risler — Volume 2

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

3.8

Word count: 148K 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 2 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

Volume 2 of Fromont and Risler continues and advances the relationships and narrative tension established in Volume 1, and is essential to reading the novel as a whole. In this volume Daudet further develops the entanglements of family, business, and emotion, giving readers a fuller view of his observation of social manners in long-form narrative. The Project Gutenberg English edition makes it easy to search character names and key passages, and suits readers who have finished Volume 1 and wish to follow the story continuously. Since public-domain ebooks usually contain no introduction or notes, readers are advised to pay attention to shifts in character motivation and the way the plot is resolved, and to consult Daudet scholarship for the historical background where necessary. Overall, this volume is better suited to readers with a continuous reading plan than to fragmented browsing.

Who it's for

A good fit for

Readers who have finished Volume 1 and wish to complete the novel
University students interested in Daudet's long-form narrative structure and the fate of his characters
Researchers who need the public-domain English text for close reading

Not a good fit for

Readers who have not read Volume 1 and begin directly with Volume 2
General readers who prefer a Chinese translation and are not used to the English original

Reading tips

Review the relationships and key events of Volume 1 before reading to keep the plot coherent
Note how the main characters' choices change amid conflict, and trace the threads that resolve the story
After finishing, look back over the structure of both volumes and compare how the opening setup and the ending echo each other

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FAQ

Does Volume 2 contain the complete ending?

Volume 2 is the second half of this two-volume novel and carries the main work of advancing and resolving the plot. For a complete reading experience, begin with the previous volume and then read this one through.

Does this edition have notes or an introduction?

This is the Project Gutenberg public-domain English ebook, which usually provides only the text, without detailed notes or an introduction. Readers who need background can consult Daudet's biography and materials on nineteenth-century French literature separately.

Is the English suitable for general readers?

The original is in the style of a nineteenth-century English translation, with phrasing and vocabulary that feel somewhat dated. Readers with university-level English can generally make their way through; beginners may wish to use a translation or dictionary alongside.

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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.