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Artists' Wives
Author(s): Alphonse Daudet (Author)
- Publisher: Turtle Point Press
- Publication Date: 1 Sept. 2009
- Language: English
- Print length: 134 pages
- ISBN-10: 1933527234
- ISBN-13: 9781933527239
Book Description
Part of the French naturalist movement, Alphonse Daudet was famous for his keen observations of Paris and Provencal life and considered by many to be the French Dickens due to his many colourful characters. This collection of short stories depicts the relations between artists and their wives, displaying Daudet’s unerring eye for the triangular relationship of artist husband, model wife and fame.
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About the Author
Alphonse Daudet (1840-1897) was part of the French Naturalist group of writers. He was known for his keen observations of Paris and Provencal life. His colorful characters may be compared to those of Charles Dickens.
