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Carmen and Other Stories

by Prosper Merimee · 1965

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Carmen, M 'erim 'ee's classic tale of passion and power, provided the inspiration for one of the world's most enduringly popular operas, and numerous films. Like Carmen, the other stories in this book, including Mateo Falcone, The Etruscan Vase, and The Venus of Ille, explore the clash of primitive and civilized values. This is the only selection of M 'erim 'ee's short stories available

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romanceromanceMore like thisLess of this
Themes
musicmusicMore like thisLess of this
Setting
1960s1960sMore like thisLess of this
Audience
adult
Length
long · 400 pages
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