Carmen (1845) by Prosper Merimee is the original novella that inspired the classic opera by Bizet.

The unforgettable story of Carmen, a flirtatious, charismatic, and amoral gypsy who bewitches and emotionally enslaves Don Jose, a desperate man, into a tragic obsession, has captivated generations with its passion and sensual intensity.

Prosper Merimee was a 19th century French historian, playwright, short story writer and archaeologist. His best-known work was the novella Carmen, which later became the opera Carmen by Bizet. Nevil and his daughter have returned from a trip to Italy. When Lydia purchases a small painting and then finds out she has been swindled the action begins. Colomba is the story of a beautiful young Corsican girl, single-minded in her thirst for revenge. She convinces her returning soldier-brother that he must avenge their father's murder by ancient enemies of the family.

Prosper Merimee was a 19th century French historian, playwright, short story writer and archaeologist. His best-known work was the novella Carmen, which later became the opera Carmen by Bizet. First published in 1847, Carmen is the story of a Spanish gypsy's life and love. Merimee meets Carmen, a beautiful Roma woman who is fascinated by his repeating watch. He goes to her home so she can tell his fortune. He is amazed at her occult knowledge. They are interrupted by Don Jose, and although Carmen makes throat-cutting gestures, Jose escorts Merimee out. Merimee finds his watch is gone. Merimee...

Prosper Merimee was a 19th century French historian, playwright, short story writer and archaeologist. His best-known work was the novella Carmen, which later became the opera Carmen by Bizet. First published in 1847, Carmen is the story of a Spanish gypsy's life and love. Merimee meets Carmen, a beautiful Roma woman who is fascinated by his repeating watch. He goes to her home so she can tell his fortune. He is amazed at her occult knowledge. They are interrupted by Don Jose and although Carmen makes throat-cutting gestures, Jose escorts Merimee out. Merimee finds his watch is gone. Merimee...

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This is a reproduction of a book published before 1923. This book may have occasional imperfections such as missing or blurred pages, poor pictures, errant marks, etc. that were either part of the original artifact, or were introduced by the scanning process. We believe this work is culturally important, and despite the imperfections, have elected to bring it back into print as part of our continuing commitment to the preservation of printed works worldwide. We appreciate your understanding of the imperfections in the preservation process, and hope you enjoy this valuable book.

This is a reproduction of a book published before 1923. This book may have occasional imperfections such as missing or blurred pages, poor pictures, errant marks, etc. that were either part of the original artifact, or were introduced by the scanning process. We believe this work is culturally important, and despite the imperfections, have elected to bring it back into print as part of our continuing commitment to the preservation of printed works worldwide. We appreciate your understanding of the imperfections in the preservation process, and hope you enjoy this valuable book.

This is a reproduction of a book published before 1923. This book may have occasional imperfections such as missing or blurred pages, poor pictures, errant marks, etc. that were either part of the original artifact, or were introduced by the scanning process. We believe this work is culturally important, and despite the imperfections, have elected to bring it back into print as part of our continuing commitment to the preservation of printed works worldwide. We appreciate your understanding of the imperfections in the preservation process, and hope you enjoy this valuable book.

Die Zigeunerin Carmen ist ein frühes Beispiel des Typus der "femme fatale" und eine der berühmtesten Frauengestalten der Weltliteratur. Die Geschichte Don Josés, der ihr in grenzenloser Leidenschaft verfällt und vom Dragonerhauptmann zum Schmuggler und zum Mörder wird, ist nicht nur durch Bizets Oper weithin bekannt geworden, sie hat auch spektakuläre neuere filmische Adaptationen erlebt (Otto Preminger, 'Carmen Jones', 1954; Carlos Saura, 'Carmen', 1983; Jean-Luc Godard, 'Prénom Carmen', 1983). §§Ungekürzte und unbearbeitete Textausgabe in der Originalsprache, mit Übersetzungen...