Arsène Lupin, gentleman-cambrioleur
- Approximate level
- B2
- Length
- 59,399 words
- Reading time
- 4 h 57 min
- Chapters
- 11
- Language
- French
- On Project Gutenberg since
- 2010
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This collection of short stories introduces Arsène Lupin, a gentleman burglar who navigates the social circles of early twentieth century France. The language is typical of the period, featuring sophisticated vocabulary and elegant, rhythmic sentence structures. While the prose is engaging and fast paced, the descriptive passages and historical references can be challenging for learners. The stories focus on themes of crime, mystery, and social status, offering a glimpse into the literary style of French detective fiction from that era.
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Subjects
- Short stories
- Burglars -- Fiction
- Lupin, Arsène (Fictitious character) -- Fiction
- Mystery and detective stories
- Adventure stories, French
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