Pierre et Jean
Pierre et Jean by Guy de Maupassant, published by Hackett Publishing Company in October 2006, is presented in the Focus Student Edition, designed specifically for French language courses in literature and culture. This edition includes an introduction in French, the complete text, and additional linguistic and cultural notes, making it suitable for non-native French speakers. The novel, first published in 1887, is a notable example of the psychological novel in French literature, exploring the complex dynamics between two brothers and the secret that threatens to unravel their family.
Readers will find that Pierre et Jean vividly depicts the lives of the French bourgeoisie, addressing themes of middle-class morality and the impact of money on relationships. This 256-page edition not only offers the complete work but also provides a current bibliography and study questions to enhance understanding. The Focus Student Edition aims to facilitate both language learning and literary appreciation, making it a valuable resource for those studying French literature and culture.
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The Focus Student Editions are designed for French language courses in literature and culture. Prepared with non-native French speakers in mind, these editions include an introduction (in French), the complete work, and linguistic and cultural notes in French, a current bibliography and study questions.
A masterful example of the psychological novel in French literature, Pierre et Jean tells the tale of two brothers and the secret which nearly destroys their family. Maupassant’s shortest novel, this 1887 realist work vividly pictures the French bourgeoisie, middle-class morality and the problem of money.
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