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The "Selected Novels and Novels of Mérimée" compiled by Sun Gengjun selects the most representative short stories and short stories of Mérimée, a French realist writer and novel master. The novel has refined writing style, clear narrative, rich connotation and compact plot. It combines magnificent exotic scenery, fascinating storyline and characters with different personalities to form a distinct picture. It is a rare handwriting in French realist literature.

The story of "Carmen" takes place in Spain. The protagonist Carmen is a smart, beautiful, independent, and very willful gypsy girl. She is a woman with a strong personality who demands freedom. She has evil characteristics and will do whatever it takes to achieve her goals, but the most important thing is her sincerity, frankness, and perseverance. She despises the moral laws of capitalist society and uses bad habits to resist society. She is a rebel in society.