Steven Kreis, PhD
The History Guide: Blaise Pascal
This site provides a substantial biography of Pascal with excerpts from "Pensees," and the entire text of "Provincial Letters."
Other
Musee D'orsay: Victor Hugo on the Rock of the Exiles
Victor Hugo (1926- 1871) was not only a writer, but had a passion for photography. Briefly described is his interest in photography and the story associated with the picture "Victor Hugo on the Rock of the Exiles".
Other
French Writers of the Great War
This brief article gives a good overview of major writers in France during the Great War. There are not, unfortunately, any links to the works discussed.
Bartleby
Bartleby.com: The Necklace: Notes and text/bartleby.com
Here is the full text (in English) of Maupassant's famous short story, The Necklace, as well as links to a brief comment about the story and a bibliography of the story.
Authors Calendar
Author's Calendar: Emile Zola
A fairly detailed biography of Emile Zola (1840-1902 CE), complete with a few excerpts from his works.
Authors Calendar
Author's Calendar: Jean De La Fontaine
Fairly detailed account of La Fontaine's major accomplishments. Includes a link to Moliere and Ivan Krylov.
University of Virginia
The University of Virginia: Short Stories of the Tragedy and Comedy of Life
Maintained by the Electronic Text Center at the University of Virginia Library, this site offers the full text of Guy de Maupassant's "Short Stories of the Tragedy and Comedy of Life" which includes 27 short stories. Also provided are...
Authors Calendar
Author's Calendar: Jean Paul Sartre
This site gives a biography of French novelist, playwright, existentialist philosopher, and literary critic, Jean-Paul Sarte. It provides his life overview, a list of major works with a bibliography, quotations, and links to further...
New Advent
Catholic Encyclopedia: Jean De La Fontaine
Biographical sketch from The New Advent with an emphasis on La Fontaine's spiritual life. Details his religious training, as well as his major literary works. Please note that ?The Catholic Encyclopedia? is a historic reference source...