Arsene Lupin: Gentleman Burglar

by Maurice Leblanc, Icarsus

Overview

Slender, elegant, refined, seductive, Arsène Lupine, gentleman-burglar by trade, is the model of the "Belle Epoque" dandy. His intelligence, his culture, his talents as an illusionist between Fregoli and Robert-Houdin are at the service of astonishing nerve. But this accomplished man of the world is also an anarchist at heart who plays with social conventions with marvelous insolence. Arsène Lupine, gentleman-burglar is a collection of short stories written by Maurice Leblanc and recounting the adventures of Arsène Lupine. The first short story of this collection was published in July 1905 in the newspaper Je sais tout. This was the first short story featuring Arsène Lupine. This one having success, Maurice Leblanc is encouraged to write the continuation, in several short stories. What will be done until 1907. Content : Arsène Lupin ARSÈNE LUPIN VERSUS HERLOCK SHOLMES The Hollow Needle 813 The Crystal Stopper The Confessions of Arsène Lupin THE TEETH OF THE TIGER THE WOMAN OF MYSTERY THE GOLDEN TRIANGLE THE SECRET OF SAREK Eight Strokes of the Clock THE SECRET TOMB

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9782378079369
Publisher:	Icarsus
Publication date:	06/16/2021
Sold by:	Bookwire
Format:	eBook
Pages:	230
File size:	3 MB

About the Author

Maurice Leblanc (1864-1941) was a French novelist and short story writer. Born and raised in Rouen, Normandy, Leblanc attended law school before dropping out to pursue a writing career in Paris. There, he made a name for himself as a leading author of crime fiction, publishing critically acclaimed stories and novels with moderate commercial success. On July 15th, 1905, Leblanc published a story in Je sais tout, a popular French magazine, featuring Arsène Lupin, gentleman thief. The character, inspired by Sir Arthur Conan Doyle’s Sherlock Holmes stories, brought Leblanc both fame and fortune, featuring in 21 novels and short story collections and defining his career as one of the bestselling authors of the twentieth century. Appointed to the Légion d'Honneur, France’s highest order of merit, Leblanc and his works remain cultural touchstones for generations of devoted readers. His stories have inspired numerous adaptations, including Lupin, a smash-hit 2021 television series.