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Title: The Guest of Quesnay

Note: Reading ease score: 79.0 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read.

Credits: Etext produced by Juliet Sutherland, Charles Franks and the
Online Distributed Proofreading Team.
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Summary: "The Guest of Quesnay" by Booth Tarkington is a novel written during the early 20th century. The story is set in Paris and centers around George Ward, a portrait painter, as he navigates the vibrant and sometimes seedy life of the boulevards. The narrative begins with Ward observing the various characters that populate the Parisian streets, including the notable figure Larrabee Harman, whose scandalous life has led to a severe decline in his fortune and reputation. At the start of the book, the reader is introduced to the lively atmosphere of Paris, filled with diverse characters including wealthy patrons and struggling artists. Ward, who has become a successful painter, finds himself drawn into the narrative through his recognition of Harman, a former acquaintance who has succumbed to a life of debauchery. As the plot unfolds, Ward's world is intertwined with that of Harman and the enigmatic dancer Mariana, reflecting themes of fame, downfall, and the complexities of human relationships against the backdrop of Parisian life. The opening scenes establish a rich visual tapestry, drawing readers into a world full of color, intrigue, and the pulse of the city. (This is an automatically generated summary.)

Author: Tarkington, Booth, 1869-1946

EBook No.: 5756

Published: May 1, 2004

Downloads: 102

Language: English

Subject: Americans -- France -- Fiction

Subject: France -- Social life and customs -- Fiction

Subject: Painters -- Fiction

LoCC: Language and Literatures: American and Canadian literature

Category: Text

Rights: Public domain in the USA.

This edition has images.

Title: The Guest of Quesnay

Note: Reading ease score: 79.0 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read.

Credits: Etext produced by Juliet Sutherland, Charles Franks and the
Online Distributed Proofreading Team.
HTML file produced by David Widger

Summary: "The Guest of Quesnay" by Booth Tarkington is a novel written during the early 20th century. The story is set in Paris and centers around George Ward, a portrait painter, as he navigates the vibrant and sometimes seedy life of the boulevards. The narrative begins with Ward observing the various characters that populate the Parisian streets, including the notable figure Larrabee Harman, whose scandalous life has led to a severe decline in his fortune and reputation. At the start of the book, the reader is introduced to the lively atmosphere of Paris, filled with diverse characters including wealthy patrons and struggling artists. Ward, who has become a successful painter, finds himself drawn into the narrative through his recognition of Harman, a former acquaintance who has succumbed to a life of debauchery. As the plot unfolds, Ward's world is intertwined with that of Harman and the enigmatic dancer Mariana, reflecting themes of fame, downfall, and the complexities of human relationships against the backdrop of Parisian life. The opening scenes establish a rich visual tapestry, drawing readers into a world full of color, intrigue, and the pulse of the city. (This is an automatically generated summary.)

Author: Tarkington, Booth, 1869-1946

EBook No.: 5756

Published: May 1, 2004

Downloads: 102

Language: English

Subject: Americans -- France -- Fiction

Subject: France -- Social life and customs -- Fiction

Subject: Painters -- Fiction

LoCC: Language and Literatures: American and Canadian literature

Category: Text

Rights: Public domain in the USA.