Published in 1869, Théodore Faullain de Banville's collection of stories, Contes Héroïques, is a fine example of French romantic literature. In the book, Banville's knack for weaving together compelling stories makes for an entertaining and satisfying read with a narrative that centers around heroism in various forms. The collection remains an essential text in French literature. This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.