Les mystères de Paris, Tome I by Eugène Sue
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Author | Sue, Eugène, 1804-1857 |
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Title | Les mystères de Paris, Tome I |
Credits | Produced by Chuck Greif and www.ebooksgratuits.com |
Summary | "Les mystères de Paris, Tome I" by Eugène Sue is a novel written in the mid-19th century. The book embarks on a dark exploration of the criminal underbelly of Paris, featuring a variety of vivid characters, including the protagonist, a mysterious man named Rodolphe, who becomes intertwined with the lives of desperate individuals like the young woman known as the Goualeuse and the notorious brigand called Chourineur. The opening of the novel introduces readers to the grim setting of the Parisian underworld, specifically a disreputable tavern called Lapin-Blanc, where unseemly characters gather. The narrative begins with an altercation between the Chourineur and the Goualeuse, setting the stage for a violent encounter that highlights the brutality and desperation of their lives. Rodolphe steps in to defend the Goualeuse, showcasing his strength and valor. As the three characters interact, their backstories unfold, revealing a world rife with crime, hardship, and the struggles for survival in a society filled with moral decay. This establishes an intriguing premise for the unfolding tales of hardship, camaraderie, and potential redemption within the tumult of urban life. (This is an automatically generated summary.) |
Language | French |
LoC Class | PQ: Language and Literatures: Romance literatures: French, Italian, Spanish, Portuguese |
Subject | Paris (France) -- Fiction |
Category | Text |
EBook-No. | 18921 |
Release Date | Jul 27, 2006 |
Most Recently Updated | Jan 8, 2007 |
Copyright Status | Public domain in the USA. |
Downloads | 145 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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