Guy de Maupassant, one of the 19th century's most admired French writers, is considered to be one of the fathers of the modern short story. Maupassant's stories are characterized by their wealth of style, clever plotting and effortless resolutions. Many of his stories are set during the Franco-Prussian War of the 1870s, describing the futility of war and the innocent civilians who, caught in the conflict, emerge from catastrophe and change. "Bel Ami",...

A gentle introduction to the French Language. Moustache has exciting adventures with his human and animal friends. What, you don’t speak French? Well, Moustache can certainly help you with this.. Let’s visit Chaville, the village where Moustache lives. We’ll meet his friends Arthur and Jolie and have a treat at a wonderful bakery. Soon you will be speaking French along with Moustache and his friends!

Goodnight to each of the objects in the great green room: goodnight chairs, goodnight comb, goodnight air.

Contains French, the complete course at the intermediate level, parts A and B.

"In My First Look at French, beginning readers follow the narrative of a French-speaking character through a typical day. Labels on real-life photos introduce common French words. Each label lists the English word, as well as the French word and its pronunciation. An introduction gives more insight into the language, and a guide at the beginning of the book teaches readers and caregivers how to navigate the book's features. Translations of colors,...