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Title: The White House (Novels of Paul de Kock Volume XII)

Note: Reading ease score: 78.1 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read.

Credits: Produced by Chuck Greif and the Online Distributed
Proofreading Team at http: //www.pgdp.net (This file was
produced from images available at The Internet Archive)

Summary: "The White House" by Paul de Kock is a novel written in the early 19th century. Set against the backdrop of Parisian society, the story revolves around the life of a government clerk named Robineau. The plot explores themes of social status, romance, and the comedic misadventures of its characters through their interactions at a lavish reception hosted by the affluent Baron de Marcey. The opening of the novel introduces us to Robineau as he navigates his mundane life as a clerk while yearning for social advancement and romance. He encounters two wealthy acquaintances in the Palais-Royal garden, Alfred and Edouard, who invite him to a grand reception at the baron's residence. Despite his self-deprecating humor and jealousy over his friends' wealth, Robineau struggles with his own lack of fortunes, especially as he prepares for the social event amid thoughts of his love interest, a milliner named Fifine. The introduction sets the stage for Robineau's hopes and aspirations, depicting a blend of lighthearted banter and the underlying social commentary of the era. (This is an automatically generated summary.)

Author: Kock, Paul de, 1793-1871

EBook No.: 40712

Published: Sep 8, 2012

Downloads: 62

Language: English

Subject: French fiction -- 19th century

LoCC: Language and Literatures: Romance literatures: French, Italian, Spanish, Portuguese

Category: Text

Rights: Public domain in the USA.

This edition has images.

Title: The White House (Novels of Paul de Kock Volume XII)

Note: Reading ease score: 78.1 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read.

Credits: Produced by Chuck Greif and the Online Distributed
Proofreading Team at http: //www.pgdp.net (This file was
produced from images available at The Internet Archive)

Summary: "The White House" by Paul de Kock is a novel written in the early 19th century. Set against the backdrop of Parisian society, the story revolves around the life of a government clerk named Robineau. The plot explores themes of social status, romance, and the comedic misadventures of its characters through their interactions at a lavish reception hosted by the affluent Baron de Marcey. The opening of the novel introduces us to Robineau as he navigates his mundane life as a clerk while yearning for social advancement and romance. He encounters two wealthy acquaintances in the Palais-Royal garden, Alfred and Edouard, who invite him to a grand reception at the baron's residence. Despite his self-deprecating humor and jealousy over his friends' wealth, Robineau struggles with his own lack of fortunes, especially as he prepares for the social event amid thoughts of his love interest, a milliner named Fifine. The introduction sets the stage for Robineau's hopes and aspirations, depicting a blend of lighthearted banter and the underlying social commentary of the era. (This is an automatically generated summary.)

Author: Kock, Paul de, 1793-1871

EBook No.: 40712

Published: Sep 8, 2012

Downloads: 62

Language: English

Subject: French fiction -- 19th century

LoCC: Language and Literatures: Romance literatures: French, Italian, Spanish, Portuguese

Category: Text

Rights: Public domain in the USA.