Histoires incroyables, Tome II

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Lermina, Jules, 1839-1915

Language:

French

Physical Description:

1 online resource : multiple file formats

Place of Publication:

Salt Lake City, UT : Project Gutenberg,

Summary:

"Histoires incroyables, Tome II" by Jules Lermina is a collection of narratives likely written in the late 19th century. This work appears to focus on intriguing and sensational legal cases, exploring the psychological and moral complexities surrounding crime, as illustrated through the examination of a specific murder trial involving two law students, Beaujon and Defodon. The opening section introduces the characters, including the primary investigator and his friend Maurice Parent, who engage in philosophical discussions regarding the nature of truth in the judiciary. The opening of the book sets the stage for a courtroom drama centered on the murder of Jules Defodon, allegedly committed by his fellow student Pierre Beaujon out of jealousy over a woman named Annette Gangrelot. As they arrive at the assize court, the main character reflects on human behavior and the nature of evidence, while discussions between him and Maurice suggest an underlying skepticism of the judicial process. As the trial unfolds, Beaujon's account of events highlights the question of intention and culpability, leading to complex interpretations of guilt that challenge the straightforward understanding of the murder. The narrative captivates with themes of jealousy, deception, and morality, prompting readers to ponder the intricate layers of human relationships and the dark realities of crime. (This is an automatically generated summary.)

Contents:

La chambre d'hôtel

La peur

Le testament.

Credits:

Produced by Carlo Craverso, Mireille Harmelin and the Online Distributed Proofreaders Europe at http://dp.rastko.net. This file was produced from images generously made available by the Bibliothèque nationale de France (BnF/Gallica)

Notes:

Reading ease score: 75.1 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read.

Release date is 2006-05-18