The Life Work of Henri Rene Guy de Maupassant (Volume 13); Sur L'Eau. Des Vers. a Tale of Old Times. a Family Affair (Paperback)


This historic book may have numerous typos, missing text or index. Purchasers can download a free scanned copy of the original book (without typos) from the publisher. 1902. Not illustrated. Excerpt: ... A STREET CHAT W Hen on the boulevard I take a stroll, How often have l heard, to vex my soul, Two decoris, who smiling as they meet, Talk nothing else but nonsense in the street. FIRST DECORE What, is it you? SECOND DECORE What chance has brought you out? FIRST DECORE How is your health? SECOND DECORE You see l get about; But how are you? FIRST DECORE Ahl well I can't complain. SECOND DECORE What glorious weather after so much rain I FIRST DECORE I think, if it continues to be bright, We'll have a splendid summer. SECOND DECORE You are right. FIRST DECORE To-morrow, I shall start for my estate, To rest a little, and recuperate. SECOND DECORE Your change will do you good. FIRST DECORE My lilac-tree Is blooming later far than formerly; The air is feverish and the nights are chill. SECOND DECORE You see how red the moon is? Do you still Enjoy your fishing? FIRST DECORE Yes, 'tis pretty fair. SECOND DECORE What further news has come of that affair? FIRST DECORE There's nothing new. SECOND DECORS And how's her ladyship? FIRST DECORE She's well, but for a little touch of grippe. SECOND DECORE It seems this grippe is spreading, tell me pray What's your opinion of Machin's new play? FIRST DECORE I have not seen it. What is said of it? SECOND DECORE A fiasco, though it might have proved a hit, But it was far too labored. Now, Sardou Is not like that, his work is swift and true, And strong. FIRST DECORE O yes, Sardou is very strong. SECOND DECORE Machin works hard, but then his method's wrong. That's well enough, if one a volume write; In reading books, the toil and labor quite Escape our notice, but a play, a play--Should sound like conversation of the day. FIRST DECORE You make me think, dear sir, of Feuillet, That's prose for youl--but book-hacks of our day Disgusting ...

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This historic book may have numerous typos, missing text or index. Purchasers can download a free scanned copy of the original book (without typos) from the publisher. 1902. Not illustrated. Excerpt: ... A STREET CHAT W Hen on the boulevard I take a stroll, How often have l heard, to vex my soul, Two decoris, who smiling as they meet, Talk nothing else but nonsense in the street. FIRST DECORE What, is it you? SECOND DECORE What chance has brought you out? FIRST DECORE How is your health? SECOND DECORE You see l get about; But how are you? FIRST DECORE Ahl well I can't complain. SECOND DECORE What glorious weather after so much rain I FIRST DECORE I think, if it continues to be bright, We'll have a splendid summer. SECOND DECORE You are right. FIRST DECORE To-morrow, I shall start for my estate, To rest a little, and recuperate. SECOND DECORE Your change will do you good. FIRST DECORE My lilac-tree Is blooming later far than formerly; The air is feverish and the nights are chill. SECOND DECORE You see how red the moon is? Do you still Enjoy your fishing? FIRST DECORE Yes, 'tis pretty fair. SECOND DECORE What further news has come of that affair? FIRST DECORE There's nothing new. SECOND DECORS And how's her ladyship? FIRST DECORE She's well, but for a little touch of grippe. SECOND DECORE It seems this grippe is spreading, tell me pray What's your opinion of Machin's new play? FIRST DECORE I have not seen it. What is said of it? SECOND DECORE A fiasco, though it might have proved a hit, But it was far too labored. Now, Sardou Is not like that, his work is swift and true, And strong. FIRST DECORE O yes, Sardou is very strong. SECOND DECORE Machin works hard, but then his method's wrong. That's well enough, if one a volume write; In reading books, the toil and labor quite Escape our notice, but a play, a play--Should sound like conversation of the day. FIRST DECORE You make me think, dear sir, of Feuillet, That's prose for youl--but book-hacks of our day Disgusting ...

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General Books LLC

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2012

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2012

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246 x 189 x 4mm (L x W x T)

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Paperback - Trade

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74

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978-1-154-12752-2

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9781154127522

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1-154-12752-4



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