Pastels: dix portraits de femmes by Paul Bourget

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Author Bourget, Paul, 1852-1935
Title Pastels: dix portraits de femmes
Contents Gladys Harvey -- Madame Bressuire -- La comtesse de Candale -- La señorita Rosario -- Claire -- Trois petites filles: Simone. Lucie. Aline -- Inconnue -- Autre inconnue.
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Summary "Pastels: dix portraits de femmes" by Paul Bourget is a collection of literary sketches likely written in the late 19th century. This work explores the intricate lives and identities of various female characters, reflecting Bourget's keen observations of society and human nature. The initial focus seems to be on Gladys Harvey, a complex character whose interactions reveal the tensions of social class and the personal struggles within the Parisian elite. At the start of "Pastels," the narrative introduces Gladys Harvey through the voice of Claude Larcher, who observes the social dynamics in Paris amidst discussions about democracy and class distinctions. As Larcher reflects on the superficiality of social appearances, he recalls meeting Louis Servin, a young man entrenched in bourgeois aspirations and pretensions. The scene of a dinner with Gladys and other acquaintances unfolds, where Gladys's charm and mysterious backstory begin to emerge. She shares her past, including the influence of literature on her emotions and desires, highlighting her romanticized view of love, particularly towards the writer Jacques Molan, whom she has adored from afar. This opening sets the tone for an exploration of identity, aspiration, and the complexities of social interaction among women in a changing world. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Language French
LoC Class PQ: Language and Literatures: Romance literatures: French, Italian, Spanish, Portuguese
Subject French fiction
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EBook-No. 37468
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