The Nabob, Vol. 2 (of 2) by Alphonse Daudet
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"The Nabob, Vol. 2 (of 2)" by Alphonse Daudet is a novel written in the late 19th century. This engaging story revolves around Bernard Jansoulet, the titular Nabob, as he navigates the complexities of Parisian society after his rise to prominence. The narrative explores themes of ambition, social status, and the interplay between personal and public life. The opening of the second volume begins on a bleak rainy day in Paris, where
Felicia, a talented artist, grapples with feelings of ennui and dissatisfaction as her recent works are met with disinterest. Despite the dreary backdrop, her spirit is lifted by the arrival of Paul de Géry, with whom she shares a complicated friendship. Their interactions reflect the melancholy of artistic ambition and the quest for approval in a competitive environment. Felicia's internal struggle is juxtaposed with Jansoulet's burgeoning political career, as the narrative hints at the curiosity and envy he elicits from his peers. The excerpt sets the stage for a rich exploration of character dynamics and societal commentaries throughout the rest of the volume. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Author | Daudet, Alphonse, 1840-1897 |
|---|---|
| Commentator | Matthews, Brander, 1852-1929 |
| Translator | Ives, George Burnham, 1856-1930 |
| Title | The Nabob, Vol. 2 (of 2) |
| Credits |
Produced by Juliet Sutherland and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at www.pgdp.net |
| Reading Level | Reading ease score: 64.8 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read. |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | PQ: Language and Literatures: Romance literatures: French, Italian, Spanish, Portuguese |
| Subject | Paris (France) -- Fiction |
| Category | Text |
| eBook-No. | 21329 |
| Release Date | May 5, 2007 |
| Last Update | May 7, 2007 |
| Copyright | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 6864 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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