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The Lupin Collection: Over 25 Arsène Lupin Adventures from: The Extraordinary Adventures of Arsène Lupin, Gentleman-Burglar, Arsène Lupin Versus Herlock Sholmes, The Confessions of Arsène Lupin
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In one volume, a collection of over 25 adventure tales featuring Maurice Leblanc's classic gentleman-burglar Arsène Lupin, many also featuring his nemesis Sherlock Holmes (or rather, Herlock Sholmes). Included in this volume are tales drawn from three
The Extraordinary Adventures of Arsène Lupin, Gentleman-Burglar (translated by George Morehead in 1910)Arsène Lupin Versus Herlock Sholmes (translated by George Morehead in 1910)The Confessions of Arsène Lupin (translated by Alexander Teixeira de Mattos (1865-1921) in 1913).Arsène Lupin is the fictional gentleman thief and master of disguise created by French writer Maurice Leblanc. The character was first introduced in a series of short stories starting in 1905, eventually starring in over 17 novels and 39 novellas. While a thief operating on the "wrong" side of the law, Leblanc frames Lupin as a force for good -- one-upping and unmasking villains far more evil than he. A memorable and beloved character, Lupin has been the subject of numerous film and TV adaptations, including a 2021 blockbuster TV series.Maurice Leblanc (1864 – 1941) was a French novelist and short story writer, known primarily as the creator of the fictional gentleman thief and detective Arsène Lupin, often described as a French counterpart to Arthur Conan Doyle's creation Sherlock Holmes.
In one volume, a collection of over 25 adventure tales featuring Maurice Leblanc's classic gentleman-burglar Arsène Lupin, many also featuring his nemesis Sherlock Holmes (or rather, Herlock Sholmes). Included in this volume are tales drawn from three
The Extraordinary Adventures of Arsène Lupin, Gentleman-Burglar (translated by George Morehead in 1910)Arsène Lupin Versus Herlock Sholmes (translated by George Morehead in 1910)The Confessions of Arsène Lupin (translated by Alexander Teixeira de Mattos (1865-1921) in 1913).Arsène Lupin is the fictional gentleman thief and master of disguise created by French writer Maurice Leblanc. The character was first introduced in a series of short stories starting in 1905, eventually starring in over 17 novels and 39 novellas. While a thief operating on the "wrong" side of the law, Leblanc frames Lupin as a force for good -- one-upping and unmasking villains far more evil than he. A memorable and beloved character, Lupin has been the subject of numerous film and TV adaptations, including a 2021 blockbuster TV series.Maurice Leblanc (1864 – 1941) was a French novelist and short story writer, known primarily as the creator of the fictional gentleman thief and detective Arsène Lupin, often described as a French counterpart to Arthur Conan Doyle's creation Sherlock Holmes.
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Maurice Leblanc
2,184 books965 followersMaurice Leblanc (1864 - 1941) was a French novelist, best known as the creator of gentleman thief (later detective) Arsène Lupin.
Leblanc began as a journalist, until he was asked to write a short story filler, and created, more gallant and dashing than English counterpart Sherlock Holmes.
Leblanc began as a journalist, until he was asked to write a short story filler, and created, more gallant and dashing than English counterpart Sherlock Holmes.
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July 15, 2022
Oh, boy. Arsene Lupin! These stories were so fun! If you haven't heard of Arsene Lupin, I like to describe him this way: He's just as smart as Sherlock Holmes (though much more arrogant), but he's the burglar rather than the detective! (Sometimes he plays a bit of detective just for the fun of it, but he likely has burgling intentions involved as well.)
There were a total of 27 (I think?) stories in this collection, taking five or six from some of the different AL anthologies that Leblanc wrote. The Blue Diamond, with the three stories proceeding it, and The Jewish Lamp and the story proceeding that one are each a series, which chronicle Herlock Sholmes's attempts to outsmart Lupin. Very amusing (Agh, Wilson just has bad luck. XD)
These stories basically follow the 'villain-as-the-protagonist' trope. Arsene Lupin is such a likeable character, though. He's arrogant, he's witty, he's funny, he's smart. Despite he's the burglar, you'll be cheering for him. And whether he gets away with it or not, you'll be smiling wide. He's just so unique, you'll see!
I had four or five favorite stories in this collection:
Arsene Lupin in Prison - This one was soooo funny! And Ganimard's frustration with Lupin is so awesome. The two of them have such a unique relationship. Lupin had everyone stumped here, and the whole plot was extremely amusing.
Arsene Lupin vs. Sherlock Holmes - Exploring the senario any SH and AL fan would want to see. Though, I would have loved it if Leblanc and Doyle got together and worked on a story like this. That would be so cool. Anyway, I loved the ending of this one. Gold.
The Shipwreck - This one was the second story in the Jewish Lamp case. Again, it was very funny. Lupin is so unpredictable sometimes. Where's he gonna show up next???
Two Hundred Thousand Francs Reward!... - Yeesh! I loved Lupin in this one, and how he solved the mystery. The ending is very surprising, and just a bit gruesome, however. But it added flavor, and we got to see a bit of a different facet of Lupin's personality.
Lupin's Marriage - AAAUUUGGGHHH, MY HEART! ಥ_ಥ This story (albeit the mystery was a bit baffling, and the father and cousin were a little annoying) had such a bittersweet ending! Can I just say how much I adored Angelique? She was the sweetest, most darling thing, I loved her so much! She was so sweet to Lupin, despite his wily strategy. The ending was the best part. I was nearly in tears. I read this one twice, too.
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As you could probably tell from my reactions to a few of these stories, Leblanc is obviously very good at writing endings. Some were surprising, others were humorous, some a mixture of both, and a couple had bittersweet endings. So if you like story endings that leave a strong emotion with you when you finish, go read some Arsene Lupin! He's quite a character, so, like I said before, he'll have you smiling wide.
So... I won't put the first and last line of this book since it's a collection, and I won't put the first and last line of each and every story because that would take far too long. But I'll do this!:
My very favorite line in this whole book:
If I find some more of my favorite lines, I'll add them in later. :D
There were a total of 27 (I think?) stories in this collection, taking five or six from some of the different AL anthologies that Leblanc wrote. The Blue Diamond, with the three stories proceeding it, and The Jewish Lamp and the story proceeding that one are each a series, which chronicle Herlock Sholmes's attempts to outsmart Lupin. Very amusing (Agh, Wilson just has bad luck. XD)
These stories basically follow the 'villain-as-the-protagonist' trope. Arsene Lupin is such a likeable character, though. He's arrogant, he's witty, he's funny, he's smart. Despite he's the burglar, you'll be cheering for him. And whether he gets away with it or not, you'll be smiling wide. He's just so unique, you'll see!
I had four or five favorite stories in this collection:
Arsene Lupin in Prison - This one was soooo funny! And Ganimard's frustration with Lupin is so awesome. The two of them have such a unique relationship. Lupin had everyone stumped here, and the whole plot was extremely amusing.
Arsene Lupin vs. Sherlock Holmes - Exploring the senario any SH and AL fan would want to see. Though, I would have loved it if Leblanc and Doyle got together and worked on a story like this. That would be so cool. Anyway, I loved the ending of this one. Gold.
The Shipwreck - This one was the second story in the Jewish Lamp case. Again, it was very funny. Lupin is so unpredictable sometimes. Where's he gonna show up next???
Two Hundred Thousand Francs Reward!... - Yeesh! I loved Lupin in this one, and how he solved the mystery. The ending is very surprising, and just a bit gruesome, however. But it added flavor, and we got to see a bit of a different facet of Lupin's personality.
Lupin's Marriage - AAAUUUGGGHHH, MY HEART! ಥ_ಥ This story (albeit the mystery was a bit baffling, and the father and cousin were a little annoying) had such a bittersweet ending! Can I just say how much I adored Angelique? She was the sweetest, most darling thing, I loved her so much! She was so sweet to Lupin, despite his wily strategy. The ending was the best part. I was nearly in tears. I read this one twice, too.
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As you could probably tell from my reactions to a few of these stories, Leblanc is obviously very good at writing endings. Some were surprising, others were humorous, some a mixture of both, and a couple had bittersweet endings. So if you like story endings that leave a strong emotion with you when you finish, go read some Arsene Lupin! He's quite a character, so, like I said before, he'll have you smiling wide.
So... I won't put the first and last line of this book since it's a collection, and I won't put the first and last line of each and every story because that would take far too long. But I'll do this!:
My very favorite line in this whole book:
"'By Jove!' said Ganimard, between his teeth, for the third time. 'That brute of a Lupin saw everything without seeing a thing!'"
If I find some more of my favorite lines, I'll add them in later. :D
August 28, 2023
I'll start by saying that the anime "Lupin the Third" and the Netflix series "Lupin" are both based off Arsène Lupin, the main character of this book.
Arsène is not your typical burglar. He's polite, doesn't employ violence unless he has to, and can get out of any situation he finds himself in; all while making himself a few thousand francs in the process, and making the investigators look like complete fools.
I absolutely enjoyed this collection of Lupin's escapades. Despite being written in 1910, Leblanc's writing style is fairly easy to follow and doesn't have that droll drag that you find in other works from that era. There's sarcasm and tons of humor in every story, and you can't help but find yourself rooting for this gentleman burglar; even when he's facing his only real equal in intelligence and wit, Sherlock Holmes. I think the eight stories in this anthology with Holmes are my favorite of this collection honestly.
I give this book 4 of 5 Paws and I'm considering looking for the complete volume of Arsène Lupin v Sherlock Holmes.
Arsène is not your typical burglar. He's polite, doesn't employ violence unless he has to, and can get out of any situation he finds himself in; all while making himself a few thousand francs in the process, and making the investigators look like complete fools.
I absolutely enjoyed this collection of Lupin's escapades. Despite being written in 1910, Leblanc's writing style is fairly easy to follow and doesn't have that droll drag that you find in other works from that era. There's sarcasm and tons of humor in every story, and you can't help but find yourself rooting for this gentleman burglar; even when he's facing his only real equal in intelligence and wit, Sherlock Holmes. I think the eight stories in this anthology with Holmes are my favorite of this collection honestly.
I give this book 4 of 5 Paws and I'm considering looking for the complete volume of Arsène Lupin v Sherlock Holmes.
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