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Title: La trépidation

Note: Reading ease score: 64.6 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read.

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Summary: "La Trépidation" by comte de Robert Montesquiou-Fézensac is a collection of social scenes written in the early 20th century. This work delves into the nuances of high society, exploring its characters and the intricacies of their interactions, often laced with satire and keen observations on contemporary issues. The narrative seems to focus on societal commentary through various anecdotes, featuring the intrigues and eccentricities of the Parisian elite. The opening of "La Trépidation" establishes a reflective tone, where the author introduces the theme of societal decay and evolution. As the narrative unfolds, we meet three main anecdotes: a bride's distress during a wedding ceremony, a glamorous party arranged by an outsider seeking elegance among the elite, and a commentary on the ephemeral and often superficial nature of high society. The author speaks as an observer, contemplating the shifting values and behaviors claimed as norms by the affluent, hinting at a broader commentary on the disillusionment of the era in which he writes. Throughout this introduction, there’s a palpable yearning for the past, accompanied by a sharp, almost cynical embrace of the present. (This is an automatically generated summary.)

Author: Montesquiou-Fézensac, Robert, comte de, 1855-1921

EBook No.: 63137

Published: Sep 6, 2020

Downloads: 47

Language: French

Subject: French fiction -- 20th century

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

Category: Text

Rights: Public domain in the USA.

This edition has images.

Title: La trépidation

Note: Reading ease score: 64.6 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read.

Credits: Produced by Clarity and the Online Distributed Proofreading
Team at https: //www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from
images generously made available by The Internet
Archive/Canadian Libraries)

Summary: "La Trépidation" by comte de Robert Montesquiou-Fézensac is a collection of social scenes written in the early 20th century. This work delves into the nuances of high society, exploring its characters and the intricacies of their interactions, often laced with satire and keen observations on contemporary issues. The narrative seems to focus on societal commentary through various anecdotes, featuring the intrigues and eccentricities of the Parisian elite. The opening of "La Trépidation" establishes a reflective tone, where the author introduces the theme of societal decay and evolution. As the narrative unfolds, we meet three main anecdotes: a bride's distress during a wedding ceremony, a glamorous party arranged by an outsider seeking elegance among the elite, and a commentary on the ephemeral and often superficial nature of high society. The author speaks as an observer, contemplating the shifting values and behaviors claimed as norms by the affluent, hinting at a broader commentary on the disillusionment of the era in which he writes. Throughout this introduction, there’s a palpable yearning for the past, accompanied by a sharp, almost cynical embrace of the present. (This is an automatically generated summary.)

Author: Montesquiou-Fézensac, Robert, comte de, 1855-1921

EBook No.: 63137

Published: Sep 6, 2020

Downloads: 47

Language: French

Subject: French fiction -- 20th century

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

Category: Text

Rights: Public domain in the USA.