Apes and Angels

A collection of light tragedies written in the early 20th century. The stories delve into themes of love, friendship, and the complexities of human nature through whimsical narratives and colorful characters. The opening story, "A Friend of Napoleon," introduces readers to Papa Chibou, a night watchman at the Museum Pratoucy in Paris, who shares an unconventional friendship with a wax figure of Napoleon. At