Publisher's Synopsis
Carmen: A Spanish Story is a novella written by French author Prosper Merimee and published in 1893. The story is set in Spain and follows the life of a young soldier named Don Jose, who falls in love with a beautiful and seductive gypsy woman named Carmen. Despite his initial resistance, Don Jose becomes increasingly infatuated with Carmen and is drawn into a dangerous world of passion, violence, and betrayal.As the story unfolds, Don Jose becomes increasingly obsessed with Carmen, even as she leads him down a path of destruction. Carmen is a complex and enigmatic character, at once alluring and dangerous. Her actions and motivations are often unclear, and she seems to revel in the chaos and drama that surrounds her.Merimee's writing is characterized by its vivid descriptions of Spanish culture and landscape, as well as its exploration of themes such as love, jealousy, and revenge. The novella has been widely praised for its psychological depth and its portrayal of complex and flawed characters.Carmen: A Spanish Story has been adapted into numerous films, plays, and operas, most notably Georges Bizet's famous opera Carmen. The novella remains a classic of French literature and a powerful exploration of the darker aspects of human nature.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.
