Lewis and Irene by Paul Morand

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Author Morand, Paul, 1888-1976
Translator Holland, Vyvyan Beresford, 1886-1967
LoC No. 25012176
Uniform Title Lewis et Irène. English
Title Lewis and Irene
Original Publication United Kingdom: Chatto & Windus, 1925.
Credits Laura Natal Rodrigues (Images generously made available by Hathi Trust Digital Library.)
Summary "Lewis and Irene" by Paul Morand is a novel written in the early 20th century. The story begins by introducing Lewis, a young Frenchman deeply enmeshed in the world of finance, who is coping with the recent death of a prominent figure in the banking industry, Monsieur Vandémanque. As he navigates the complexities of funeral social obligations, he also becomes embroiled in a new business venture involving exotic mineral deposits in Sicily, which eventually leads him to the enigmatic Irene Apostolatos, a woman of considerable intelligence and ambition. The opening of the novel sets a vivid scene, contrasting the somber atmosphere of a funeral with Lewis's playful gaming of counting beards, a reflection of his anglomaniac tendencies. Through his interaction with other funeral attendees and his recollections of Vandémanque, we get a glimpse of Lewis's ambitious nature and his disregard for traditional propriety in the cutthroat world of finance. As the plot unfolds, Lewis's chance encounter with Pastafina and the discovery of valuable mineral deposits drive the narrative forward, setting the stage for his complex relationship with Irene, who becomes both a business rival and a potential romantic interest. This introduction hints at the themes of ambition, competition, and the interplay of personal and professional lives that will likely emerge throughout the novel. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Language English
LoC Class PQ: Language and Literatures: Romance literatures: French, Italian, Spanish, Portuguese
Subject Man-woman relationships -- Fiction
Subject Capitalists and financiers -- Fiction
Subject Bankers -- Fiction
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Copyright Status Public domain in the USA.
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