Plot Summary

Mateo Falcone

Prosper Merimee
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Mateo Falcone

Fiction | Short Story | Adult | Published in 1829

Book Brief

Prosper Merimee

Mateo Falcone

Fiction | Short Story | Adult | Published in 1829
Book Details
Pages

5

Format

Short Story • Fiction

Publication Year

1829

Audience

Adult

Recommended Reading Age

18+ years

Reviews & Readership

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Review Roundup

Mateo Falcone by Prosper Merimee is often praised for its vivid portrayal of Corsican culture and the complex moral dilemmas faced by its characters. Reviewers commend Merimee's concise and evocative writing style. However, some readers find the story too brief to fully develop its themes and characters. Overall, it's considered a powerful and thought-provoking short story.

Who should read this

Who Should Read Mateo Falcone?

A reader who would enjoy Mateo Falcone by Prosper Mérimée is likely captivated by intense moral dilemmas and dramatic narratives set in exotic locales. Fans of The Count of Monte Cristo by Alexandre Dumas or The Pearl by John Steinbeck, who appreciate themes of honor, retribution, and familial relationships, will find this novella compelling.

Book Details
Pages

5

Format

Short Story • Fiction

Publication Year

1829

Audience

Adult

Recommended Reading Age

18+ years

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