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Dans ces courts récits de la fin du XIXe siècle, François Coppée brosse des instantanés de la vie, saisis sur le vif: rencontres furtives, espoirs timides, revers discrets, petits triomphes. En quelques pages, tout un monde apparaît et s’éclipse, avec une justesse qui révèle les nuances du cœur humain.

Discover a delightful collection of fifteen enchanting short stories by Antoinette Ogden, featuring captivating narratives from renowned French and Spanish writers throughout the ages. Join us as we explore these timeless tales that capture the spirit of Christmas. - Summary by David Wales

“A Piece of Bread” is written by the famous French poet and author François Coppee. The story tells how the mind of a wealthy duke has changed after meeting a poor soldier coming from a different part of the country. The story is thought to be influenced by the FrenchPrussian War in 1887. Coppee writes about the war and how it changes people with an impressive literary style.