Les "Faisans" by Jacques Dyssord

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Author Dyssord, Jacques, 1880-1952
Title Les "Faisans"
Original Publication France: La nouvelle revue critique, 1926.
Series Title Les Maîtres du roman, 24
Note Reading ease score: 83.2 (6th grade). Easy to read.
Credits Laurent Vogel (This file was produced from images generously made available by the Bibliothèque nationale de France (BnF/Gallica)
Summary "Les 'Faisans'" by Jacques Dyssord is a novel written in the early 20th century. The story is set against the backdrop of Parisian life and revolves around the experiences of a variety of characters engaged in gambling, socializing, and navigating the complexities of personal relationships. Central figures include "Nom-d’un-petit-bonhomme", a gambler whose fortunes fluctuate dramatically, and the "Grand-Père", an older man entangled in the lives of those around him, often reflecting on his own past and present struggles. At the start of the novel, the narrative introduces "Nom-d’un-petit-bonhomme" as he engages in a night of gambling at a casino. He experiences a rare winning streak, leaving the establishment with a large sum of money, only to later encounter a chaotic and disturbing situation with his concierge concerning the fate of that money. This leads him into a deeper exploration of his life choices and the various relationships within this social milieu. Meanwhile, characters like the "Grand-Père" and "Grand-Gosse" weave in and out of "Nom-d’un-petit-bonhomme"'s story, highlighting the interconnectedness of their lives as they each grapple with their personal dilemmas, desires, and the weight of their decisions. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Language French
LoC Class PQ: Language and Literatures: Romance literatures: French, Italian, Spanish, Portuguese
Subject French fiction -- 20th century
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