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Erckmann-Chatrian

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[erk-man-sha-tree-ahn] / ɛrk man ʃa triˈɑ̃ /

noun

  1. joint pen name of Émile Erckmann 1822–99, and Alexandre Chatrian 1826–90, collaborating French novelists and dramatists.


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Ranks with the writings of Erckmann-Chatrian for finish, beauty, and naturalness.

From Historic Boys Their Endeavours, Their Achievements, and Their Times by Elbridge Streeter Brooks

"L'Amico Fritz," based upon the well-known Erckmann-Chatrian story, and "I Rantzau" quickly followed "Cavalleria Rusticana," but did not meet with its success.

From The Standard Operas (12th edition) Their Plots, Their Music, and Their Composers by George P. (George Putnam) Upton

The taste for the novel of incident, which had nearly died out, was renewed in another form, with the admixture of domestic interest, by the literary partners, Erckmann-Chatrian.

From Handbook of Universal Literature From the Best and Latest Authorities by Anne C. Lynch Botta

As we bowled along in pursuit the scene reminded me of descriptions in the novels of Sienkiewicz or Erckmann-Chatrian.

From War in the Garden of Eden by Kermit Roosevelt

From the French of Erckmann-Chatrian, translated and adapted by Ralph Browning Fiske.

From The Baron's Sons by M?r J?kai

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