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Carmen

Prosper Mérimée

Carmen

Carmen

Prosper Mérimée

Translated by Jacob de Jong

Carmen is a novella written by Prosper Mérimée and first published in 1845. Set in Spain, it tells the story of a passionate and tragic love affair between a thief named Don José Navarro and a captivating Romani woman named Carmen. The work is notable for its exploration of themes such as obsession and freedom, and it has inspired numerous adaptations, including the famous opera by Georges Bizet.

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