Carmen

“”Carmen”” by Prosper Mérimée is a novella that tells the story of a passionate and tumultuous romance between Don José, a naïve soldier, and Carmen, a free-spirited and seductive gypsy. The narrative unfolds as Don José recounts his downfall from a respectable soldier to a fugitive driven by his uncontrollable desire for Carmen. Their relationship is marked by jealousy, betrayal, and violence, ultimately leading to a tragic conclusion. The novella explores themes of love, obsession, and fate, and is renowned for its vivid depiction of Spanish culture and its complex, morally ambiguous characters. —- ISBN: 9798328729888