Les parisiennes de Paris by Théodore Faullain de Banville
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"Les Parisiennes de Paris" by Théodore Faullain de Banville is a collection of character sketches written in the mid-19th century. This work delves into the lives and personalities of various Parisian women, presenting a vivid tableau of their experiences, aspirations, and complexities in the bustling city of Paris. The characters embody the essence of femininity in an urban setting, reflecting the cultural vibrancy and social dynamics of the time. The opening of
"Les Parisiennes de Paris" introduces the reader to the author's intention to portray the essence of Parisian women, particularly through characters like Élodie, a woman who captivates those around her with her ethereal beauty and enigmatic demeanor. The narrative evokes a bustling theater scene, hinting at the social context where judgment, admiration, and intrigue intertwine. As we move into the lives of these Parisiennes, the author promises a blend of realism and idealism, capturing the fragility, strength, and allure of these women whose presence transforms the urban landscape. The introduction sets the stage for an exploration of their stories, revealing a mixture of desire, societal expectations, and personal identity. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Author | Banville, Théodore Faullain de, 1823-1891 |
|---|---|
| Title | Les parisiennes de Paris |
| Credits | Produced by Carlo Traverso, Renald Levesque and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by the Bibliothèque nationale de France (BnF/Gallica) at gallica.bnf.fr) |
| Reading Level | Reading ease score: 72.9 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read. |
| Language | French |
| LoC Class | PQ: Language and Literatures: Romance literatures: French, Italian, Spanish, Portuguese |
| Subject | French fiction -- 19th century |
| Category | Text |
| eBook-No. | 17915 |
| ISBN (HTML) | 979-8-238-17915-5 |
| Release Date | Mar 4, 2006 |
| Copyright | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 332 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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