Over at From the Libertarian Library, I’ve added translations of two more of the short stories by Han Ryner published in French in The Smart Set:
- “The Cheapskate” (1913)
- “The Paradox” (1913)
- “The Secret of Don Juan” (1915)
- “Deo Optimo Maximo” (1919)
- “The Little Exile” (1920)
Of the new pieces, one revolves around a bit of wordplay which translates fairly well, and the other is rather opaque in any language. All are entertaining, and together I think they give some indication of Ryner’s breadth as a writer of fiction.
The sixth story was not available online, and I’ve sent of an interlibrary loan request for the text.
