Cosmopolis — Complete by Paul Bourget
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About this eBook
| Author | Bourget, Paul, 1852-1935 |
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| Title | Cosmopolis — Complete |
| Note | Reading ease score: 68.0 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read. |
| Credits | Produced by David Widger |
| Summary | "Cosmopolis — Complete" by Paul Bourget is a novel written in the late 19th century. The story explores the intricacies of cosmopolitan life through its depiction of cultural interactions across a backdrop of European cities, with a particular focus on characters who embody modern dilemmas intertwined with traditional values. The narrative begins in Rome and introduces us to a variety of characters, spotlighting their connections to the themes of identity, belonging, and the impacts of financial and social upheaval. The opening of the novel presents a vivid scene in an old bookseller's shop, where regular customers interact with the eccentric merchant, Ribalta. Among them is Marquis de Montfanon, who engages with Ribalta in witty repartees while searching for valuable documents. This meeting sets the stage for a deeper exploration of the characters, including old political sentiments from the past, as Montfanon grapples with his feelings toward Baron Hafner's daughter, Fanny. The dialogue reveals Montfanon’s strong opinions about modernity and mixed heritage, hinting at underlying tensions related to relationships, social standing, and individual identity that permeate the cosmopolitan context of the story. (This is an automatically generated summary.) |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | PQ: Language and Literatures: Romance literatures: French, Italian, Spanish, Portuguese |
| Subject | French fiction -- Translations into English |
| Category | Text |
| EBook-No. | 3967 |
| Release Date | Oct 30, 2004 |
| Most Recently Updated | Jan 27, 2021 |
| Copyright Status | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 140 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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