Project Gutenberg 2003-04-01 Public domain in the USA. 101 Bourget, Paul 1852 1935 Bourget, Paul Charles Joseph Bourget, Charles Joseph Paul Cosmopolis — Volume 1 This etext was produced by David Widger "Cosmopolis — Volume 1" by Paul Bourget is a novel written in the late 19th century, a time marked by a burgeoning interest in exploring modernity and the complexities of urban life. The narrative delves into the lives of cosmopolitan characters, intertwining themes of love, identity, and societal intricacies as they navigate a world shaped by diverse cultures and historical legacies. The opening of "Cosmopolis" introduces us to a curious scene in a dusty old bookshop in Rome, where we meet the eccentric bookseller Ribalta and the noble Marquis de Montfanon. Their interaction sparks discussions around literature, history, and the nature of society as Montfanon expresses disdain for the modern cosmopolitan way of life represented by figures like Baron Hafner and his daughter Fanny. Through their dialogue, we are introduced to a vibrant cast of characters that symbolize the tensions between tradition and modernity, particularly in relation to love and social status. As Montfanon grapples with his own prejudices and complex feelings towards Fanny, the stage is set for the unfolding drama that explores these themes further. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Reading ease score: 66.4 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read. en French fiction -- Translations into English PQ Text Category: Novels Category: French Literature 183458 2025-08-02T09:42:37.655312 text/html 183279 2025-01-08T22:32:08.170310 text/html 140676 2025-08-02T09:42:43.366281 application/epub+zip 142293 2025-08-02T09:42:40.358294 application/epub+zip 127092 2025-08-02T09:42:39.207307 application/epub+zip 277253 2025-08-02T09:42:45.600278 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 264734 2025-08-02T09:42:42.746261 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 248919 2022-09-02T12:32:24.798208 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 170652 2025-08-02T09:42:37.404289 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 165944 2021-01-09T03:36:30 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 17325 2025-08-02T09:42:45.755254 application/rdf+xml 15174 2025-08-02T09:42:39.800274 image/jpeg 3965 2025-08-02T09:42:39.553293 image/jpeg 66603 2021-01-09T03:36:30 application/octet-stream application/zip 141064 2025-08-02T09:42:37.671329 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 fr.wikipedia