Mademoiselle Olympe Zabriski by Thomas Bailey Aldrich
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"Mademoiselle Olympe Zabriski" by Thomas Bailey Aldrich is a novella written during the late 19th century. Set against the backdrop of high society, the story revolves around themes of fascination, class disparity, and the nature of infatuation. It delves into the life of Ralph Van Twiller, a wealthy New Yorker, as he grapples with his feelings for a circus performer, challenging societal norms and personal pride. The narrative follows Ralph Van Twiller,
who becomes inexplicably infatuated with Mademoiselle Olympe Zabriski, a talented and graceful trapeze artist. As Van Twiller immerses himself in her performances, he finds himself increasingly distanced from his aristocratic peers and habitual social engagements. Despite being captivated by her extraordinary abilities and beauty, he struggles with the absurdity of his feelings for someone considered beneath him socially. The story unfolds with whispers of his unconventional interest sparking curiosity and gossip among his social circle, ultimately leading to a quiet yet profound conflict between his social identity and personal desires, forcing him to confront the implications of his newfound obsession. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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About this eBook
| Author | Aldrich, Thomas Bailey, 1836-1907 |
|---|---|
| Title | Mademoiselle Olympe Zabriski |
| Credits | Produced by David Widger |
| Reading Level | Reading ease score: 67.3 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read. |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | PS: Language and Literatures: American and Canadian literature |
| Subject | Short stories |
| Subject | United States -- Social life and customs -- 19th century -- Fiction |
| Category | Text |
| eBook-No. | 23362 |
| ISBN (HTML) | 979-8-238-23362-8 |
| Release Date | Nov 6, 2007 |
| Last Update | Feb 24, 2021 |
| Copyright | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 415 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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