Merimee

Author: Liu Mingjiu
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Publish Date: 1995-02-01
Features: The charm of the novel, of course, does not go beyond the author's ideological power and artistic talent. Mérimée was not a mere stylist or formalist; his works possess a beautiful, "internal harmony with external form" artistic style, which in turn is the result of a combination of his era's social conditions, personal background, educational attainment, and personality and talent. In Mérimée, two different eras are combined: the era of severe struggle between the bourgeoisie and the feudal class for the right to rule, and the era when the bourgeoisie completely defeated the feudal class and established a stable rule in France. In Mérimée, two different eras are combined: the era of severe struggle between the bourgeoisie and the feudal class for the right to rule, and the era when the bourgeoisie completely defeated the feudal class and established a stable rule in France. The book introduces the essence of Mérimée's short and middle-length fiction; if you add a few unselected works, it would encompass his entire oeuvre in this genre. In this sense, the book is a showcase of "Mérimée's Charm." The book includes his works such as: Mateo Falcone, Federigo, Tamango, The Storming of the Castle, A Game of Chance, The Ancient Vase, The Double Misunderstanding, The Soul in Purgatory, The Venus of Ille, Arsenie Giyot, Carmen, and Colomba. At the end, there is also a brief biography of Mérimée and a bibliography of his works.