Fromont and Risler — Volume 4

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

3.8

Word count: 108K words
Chapters: 11

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 4 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

This volume is the fourth part of Alphonse Daudet's novel Fromont and Risler, an English public-domain eBook released by Project Gutenberg. Daudet paints with fine strokes the manners and human nature of Parisian commercial society; this volume carries the plot forward from the preceding ones and suits readers who have finished the first three volumes and wish to follow the story to its full arc. As a divided volume, its value lies in letting readers read closely at their own pace rather than swallowing the whole at once; the electronic edition makes it easy to search characters and threads, and it also suits readers studying nineteenth-century French fiction who wish to compare it with the original text. One caveat: read on its own, this volume will feel abrupt for lack of prior context, so it is best treated as one link in a complete reading plan, with notes used to sort out character relationships and the sequence of events.

Who it's for

A good fit for

Daudet readers who have finished the first three volumes and wish to continue
Students of nineteenth-century French realist fiction
Readers who prefer to read volume by volume and keep notes on character relationships
Readers who need public-domain English source texts for language learning

Not a good fit for

Readers who have not read the earlier volumes and want a direct introduction to Daudet
Those who prefer a complete story in a single book and dislike reading in volumes
Readers expecting a Chinese translation or an annotated edition

Reading tips

Review the characters and key events of the first three volumes before starting this one, to avoid a disjointed plot.
After each chapter, note in a few sentences the characters' motives and conflicts, to help link the whole story.
Compare with other works by Daudet to appreciate his manner of depicting Parisian social life.
When reading the English text, mark unfamiliar words and period terms and look them up in batches.

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FAQ

Can I read this volume without having read the first three?

Not advisable. This is the fourth part of a long novel, and its plot and character relationships carry on from the preceding text; reading it directly can leave you confused about the causes of events and the characters' positions. It is best to read the first three volumes in order first, or at least to learn about the main characters and background beforehand.

Is this a Chinese or an English edition?

According to the information, this is an English eBook released by Project Gutenberg, in English and in the public domain. It is not a Chinese translation; reading it requires some English proficiency and suits readers who want the original text or are doing language study.

What is the difference between a divided volume and a complete edition?

A divided volume splits the same long work into several volumes for release, making it easier to read and download in stages; a complete edition collects the whole work at once. The divided volume adds no extra plot; only the division of length differs. Which to choose depends on whether you want to read it all at once or in stages.

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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.