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Tales From A Mother-Of-Pearl Casket is a collection of short stories written by French author Anatole France and originally published in 1896. The book is a series of satirical and ironic tales that explore the themes of love, marriage, and social class in 19th century France.The stories are framed around the discovery of a mother-of-pearl casket that contains a series of letters and documents that reveal the secret lives and scandals of the characters involved. Each story is told from the perspective of a different character, ranging from a young bride to a wealthy aristocrat, and each tale offers a unique perspective on the complexities of human relationships.Throughout the book, France employs his signature wit and biting social commentary to expose the hypocrisy and absurdity of French society during the Belle �����poque. He touches on issues such as gender roles, class inequality, and the corrupting influence of wealth and power.Despite its age, Tales From A Mother-Of-Pearl Casket remains a relevant and engaging read for modern audiences. Its timeless themes and sharp observations make it a classic of French literature and a must-read for anyone interested in the social and cultural history of France.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.

This is a new release of the original 1926 edition.

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