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Lifetime: 1822 - 1899 Passed: ≈ 125 years ago

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Émile Erckmann

Books by Émile Erckmann

Confidences d'un joueur de clarinette

Fiction Memoir

Family 19th century Love History Revolution Poverty Nature Politics Village Social Class Loss Childhood Music Coming-of-age Folklore Community Social injustice Memories Traditions Clarinet Alsace

Confidences d'un joueur de clarinette is a poignant and evocative memoir that tells the story of Kasper, a clarinet player who grew up in a small village in Alsace, France, in the 19th century. After the death of his mother, Kasper is sent to live wi...

Man-Wolf

Fantasy Horror Fiction

Gothic Transformation Mystery Supernatural Dark Rural Horror French Literature Curse Monster Lycanthropy Werewolf

The Man-Wolf is a classic tale of lycanthropy, a genre that has captivated readers for centuries. Set in the French countryside, the story follows a young man who is cursed with the ability to transform into a wolf-like creature. The novel delves int...

Stories of the Rhine

Horror Fiction

Murder Supernatural Madness Horror Macabre Weird Fiction

Stories of the Rhine is a collection of strange and fantastical tales by Erckmann-Chatrian, set in the French countryside near the Rhine river. These are tales of murder, madness, and fantastical occurrences, influenced by the work of E. T. A. Hoffma...