Project Gutenberg 2005-03-25 Public domain in the USA. 195 Halévy, Ludovic 1834 1908 Halevy, Ludovic Halévy, L. (Ludovic) Servieres, Jules Matthews, Brander 1852 1929 Penn, Arthur Matthews, James Brander Matthews, J. Brander (James Brander) Matthews, Edith Virginia Brander Matthews, Edith V. B. (Edith Virginia Brander) Parisian Points of View Produced by Juliet Sutherland, Melissa Er-Raqabi and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at https://www.pgdp.net. "Parisian Points of View" by Ludovic Halévy is a collection of short stories written in the late 19th century. The book presents a vivid portrayal of Parisian society through a series of narratives that blend humor with keen social observations, revolving around various characters in romantic and comedic scenarios. The work showcases Halévy's skill in capturing the essence of the time, often focusing on themes of love, social standing, and the whims of fate. The opening of the collection sets the stage for its exploration of Parisian life, beginning with an introduction that highlights Halévy's significance as a writer who appeals to both casual readers and literary aficionados. He is depicted as a notable figure in French literature, admired for his artistry and gentle irony. The first story, "Only a Waltz," introduces the characters Marceline and Gontran, who engage in a playful debate about the circumstances leading to their marriage, providing readers with a glimpse into their lives and the intriguing dynamics of their relationship. Through witty dialogue and a light-hearted focus on societal expectations, Halévy establishes a captivating narrative style that invites readers to immerse themselves in the vibrant world of Parisian life. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Reading ease score: 82.2 (6th grade). Easy to read. en Paris (France) -- Fiction PQ Text France Category: Short Stories Category: Humour Category: French Literature 255419 2025-08-06T14:07:27.175156 text/html 262226 2020-12-14T08:50:53 text/html 176772 2025-08-06T14:07:34.184106 application/epub+zip 178887 2025-08-06T14:07:30.329193 application/epub+zip 163122 2025-08-06T14:07:29.103146 application/epub+zip 356942 2025-08-06T14:07:37.108109 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 339113 2025-08-06T14:07:33.396126 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 291496 2022-09-07T21:53:16.637093 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 239373 2025-08-06T14:07:26.674151 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 239008 2020-12-14T08:50:53 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 238999 2020-12-14T08:50:53 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 21849 2025-08-06T14:07:37.243119 application/rdf+xml 15803 2025-08-06T14:07:29.606211 image/jpeg 4247 2025-08-06T14:07:29.351164 image/jpeg 91728 2020-12-14T08:50:53 application/octet-stream application/zip 96459 2020-12-14T08:50:53 application/octet-stream application/zip 91603 2020-12-14T08:50:53 application/octet-stream application/zip 175525 2025-08-06T14:07:27.195199 application/octet-stream application/zip Archives containing the RDF files for *all* our books can be downloaded at https://book.klll.cc/wiki/Gutenberg:Feeds#The_Complete_Project_Gutenberg_Catalog en.wikipedia en.wikipedia