The Rapin by H. De Vere Stacpoole
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"The Rapin" by H. De Vere Stacpoole is a novel written in the late 19th century. It appears to explore themes of youth, artistic ambition, and the complexities of social relationships in Parisian society through the lens of its central character, Désiré Cammora, nicknamed Toto, a young prince who finds himself entangled in the vibrant yet frivolous world of artists and intellectuals. The opening of the story introduces a gathering at the
Princesse de Cammora's salon where Toto’s character begins to take shape through interactions with various guests, including his mother, Madame de Cammora, who expresses frustration over his given nickname. Amidst the lively atmosphere, Toto is depicted as a charming, carefree figure who indulges in every vice and pleasure of Paris life while grappling with the expectations tied to his noble birth. His vibrant spirit draws the attention of others, including an American girl named Helen Powers, who favors his art. Conclusively, we see Toto's desire to break free from the constraints of his social status, hinting at his deeper aspirations as an artist and the conflicts that might arise from them. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Author | Stacpoole, H. De Vere (Henry De Vere), 1863-1951 |
|---|---|
| Title | The Rapin |
| Credits |
Produced by Roger Frank, Brian Wilcox and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at www.pgdp.net (This book was produced from images made available by the HathiTrust Digital Library.) |
| Reading Level | Reading ease score: 81.8 (6th grade). Easy to read. |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | PR: Language and Literatures: English literature |
| Subject | Paris (France) -- Fiction |
| Category | Text |
| eBook-No. | 54483 |
| Release Date | Apr 3, 2017 |
| Last Update | Oct 23, 2024 |
| Copyright | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 433 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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