Fromont jeune et Risler aîné

novel by Daudet

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Fromont jeune et Risler aîné is a novel by French author Alphonse Daudet, published in 1874. It was a success and won an award from the French Academy. The novel explores themes of human relationships and the conflicts within them. Daudet, known for his sentimental tales of provincial life in southern France, often drew from his own experiences and observations of human behavior. His writing style synthesized conflicting elements, blending psychological insight with vivid descriptions and a compassionate perspective.1

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Alphonse Daudet
Life
His next novel, Fromont jeune et Risler aîné (1874; “Fromont the Younger and Risler the Elder”), which won an award from the French Academy, was a success, and for a few years he enjoyed prosperity and fame—though not without some hostile criticism.
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His next novel, Fromont jeune et Risler aîné (1874; “Fromont the Younger and Risler the Elder”), which won an award from the French Academy, was a success, and for a few years he enjoyed prosperity and fame—though not without some hostile criticism.
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