Carmen by Prosper Mérimée
A Study in Temperament
"Carmen" is a novella that tells the tragic story of the downfall of Don José, a naïve soldier who is seduced by the wiles of the fiery gypsy, Carmen. José abandons his childhood sweetheart and deserts from his military duties, yet he is unable to tame Carmen's free spirit. Carmen's lawless nature leads her to fall in love with a successful bullfighter and ultimately seals her fate.
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- Published
- 1845
- Nationality
- French
- Length
- Very Short
- Pages
- 50-100
- Original Language
- French
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- Alternate Titles
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This book is on the following 4 lists:
- 78th on Pour une Bibliothèque Idéale (Raymond Queneau)
- 101 of the World's Greatest Books (1950) (101 of the World's Greatest Books (Book))
- Harenberg Buch der 1000 Bücher (Harenberg Buch der 1000 Bücher)
- Inteliquest's World's 100 Greatest Books of All-Time (InteliQuest)