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Mérimée, Prosper

 
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Synopsis

Trapped in an unhappy marriage with a boorish, inattentive and socially ambitious husband, Julie de Chaverny enjoys a flirtatious dalliance with the elegant Major de Châteaufort. However, the sudden reappearance of an old admirer, M. Darcy, who has returned from Turkey with a tale of breathtaking derring-do and chivalry to add to his charms, reawakens in Julie a forgotten passion, and convinces her to pursue a rash and dangerous course, one that will have tragic consequences. Though less well-known than other works by Mérimée, A Slight Misunderstanding is a masterpiece of psychological insight and a minutely observed social satire.

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À propos de l'auteur

Well-versed in European languages and an archaeologist by profession, Prosper Mérimée (1803 70) wrote stories and novellas which displayed his concern for historical accuracy and his fascination for foreign places.

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