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French and Francophone writers from the 19th and early 20th centuries, listed alphabetically for easy browsing.

Alphabetical index

The author list covers more than 85 writers across letters A through Z. Select a letter to see the eBooks available for each author.

Authors — letter M

Jean-Baptiste Antoine Marcellin de MarbotMemoirs and historical accounts
Xavier MarmierTravel accounts and essays
Henri MartinHistory
Gaston MasperoHistory and archaeology
Prosper MériméeClassic literature, novels and short stories
Louise MichelMemoirs and essays
Jules MicheletHistory

Also in the collection

A sample of authors from other letters represented across the library.

AuthorFocus
Honoré de BalzacNovels, classic literature
Jules Barbey d'AurevillyNovels, essays
Hippolyte TaineHistory, philosophy
Alexis de TocquevillePolitical and social history
George SandNovels

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