Carmen (Nederlands)   By: Prosper Mérimée (1803-1870)

"Carmen" is an intriguing tale set in Spain, following the passionate and dangerous relationship between a soldier named Don José and a beautiful and manipulative gypsy named Carmen. The story is filled with love, jealousy, betrayal, and tragedy, making it a captivating read from start to finish.

Prosper Mérimée's writing style is vivid and descriptive, painting a vivid picture of the Spanish landscape and the characters' emotions. The character of Carmen is particularly captivating, as she is both alluring and mysterious, keeping readers guessing about her true intentions until the very end.

The novel is relatively short but packs a punch with its powerful themes of love and obsession. Mérimée skillfully weaves together elements of romance and tragedy, creating a story that is as thought-provoking as it is entertaining.

Overall, "Carmen" is a well-crafted and engaging novel that will appeal to fans of historical fiction and romance. It is a classic tale that has stood the test of time, and is definitely worth a read for anyone looking for a captivating story with a touch of mystery and drama.

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Ik had altijd vermoed, dat de geografen niet weten wat zij zeggen wanneer zij het slagveld van Munda een plaats aanwijzen in het land der Bastuli Poeni, bij het moderne Monda, ongeveer twee mijl ten noorden van Marbella. Naar mijn eigen conjecturen op den tekst van den anoniemen schrijver van Bellum Hispaniense , en sommige inlichtingen opgedaan in de voortreffelijke bibliotheek van den hertog van Ossuna, meende ik in den omtrek van Montilla de gedenkwaardige plaats te moeten zoeken, waar Caesar, voor de laatste maal, alles op éen kaart zette tegen de aanhangers van de republiek... Continue reading book >>