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