Project Gutenberg 2018-09-06 Public domain in the USA. 123 Féval, Paul 1817 1887 Féval, Paul Henri Corentin Feval, Paul La fabrique de mariages, Vol. 6 Produced by Claudine Corbasson and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive/Canadian Libraries) "La fabrique de mariages, Vol. 6" by Paul Féval is a novel written in the mid-19th century. This work presents a vibrant narrative set in the lively atmosphere of Paris, focusing on the complex dynamics of public spectacles, particularly wrestling matches, while intertwining themes of ambition, entertainment, and societal observation. The main character introduced, Jean-François Vaterlot (known as Barbedor), is an impresario grappling with personal aspirations and the challenges of hosting public events, providing insight into the world of entertainment management during that era. The opening of this novel immerses readers in the bustling environment surrounding a wrestling event at the "château de la Savate," where Barbedor prepares for the anticipated return of celebrated wrestler Jean Lagard. As the scene unfolds, a colorful cast of spectators, performers, and potential conflicts emerges, highlighting the interplay of ambition and theatricality in Barbedor's life. Amidst the excitement of the forthcoming match, Barbedor is interrupted by an unsettling conversation with an enigmatic figure, foreshadowing complications that threaten his plans and hinting at deeper plots intertwined with the spectacle. These initial pages set the stage for a narrative rich with dramatic tension and vibrant descriptions that promise an engaging exploration of 19th-century Parisian society. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Reading ease score: 84.1 (6th grade). Easy to read. fr French fiction -- 19th century PQ Text FR Littérature Category: Novels Category: French Literature 248291 2025-07-23T06:26:18.129463 text/html 246893 2018-09-06T16:40:54 text/html 192256 2025-07-23T06:26:22.787362 application/epub+zip 189800 2025-07-23T06:26:19.020383 application/epub+zip 163065 2025-07-23T06:26:18.570364 application/epub+zip 263393 2025-07-23T06:26:25.609337 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 246921 2025-07-23T06:26:22.331410 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 220488 2022-09-26T07:29:36.584572 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 214361 2025-07-23T06:26:17.517393 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 214203 2018-09-06T16:40:52 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 19068 2025-07-23T06:26:25.737329 application/rdf+xml 6103 2025-07-23T06:26:18.654375 image/jpeg 1609 2025-07-23T06:26:18.611372 image/jpeg 83246 2018-09-06T16:40:54 application/octet-stream application/zip 159760 2018-09-06T16:40:54 application/octet-stream application/zip 171800 2025-07-23T06:26:18.154411 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 fr.wikipedia en.wikipedia