Project Gutenberg 2005-11-01 Public domain in the USA. 58 Houssaye, Arsène 1815 1896 Houssaye, Arsene Les grandes dames Reading ease score: 81.5 (6th grade). Easy to read. Produced by Carlo Traverso, Marc D'Hooghe and the PG Online Distributed Proofreading Team "Les grandes dames" by Arsène Houssaye is a novel likely written in the late 19th century, a reflection of the complexities of Parisian society during the Second Empire. The book explores themes of love, desire, and female archetypes, intertwined with historical and social commentary, particularly focusing on the reputation and influence of women in that era. The central character, Jean-Octave de Parisis, known as Don Juan de Parisis, navigates a world of romance and heartache, reflecting on the nature of his relationships with women and the societal expectations that surround them. At the start of the novel, the narrative introduces Octave de Parisis, an attractive and charismatic figure known for his charm and reputation among women. As he observes a beautiful young girl in the Bois de Boulogne, he is momentarily entranced by her presence, igniting his contemplation about love and the complexities that accompany it. The text sets the tone for Octave's internal struggle with emotional vulnerability and societal norms, emphasizing his fear of romantic entanglement. As he mingles within the upper echelons of Parisian society, the opening chapters also delve into the legends surrounding the Parisis family, hinting at a curse that haunts their lineage, thereby foreshadowing the tragic outcomes that may accompany love in their lives. (This is an automatically generated summary.) fr France -- Social life and customs -- 19th century -- Fiction Nobility -- France -- Fiction Good and evil -- Fiction PQ Text FR Littérature Browsing: Culture/Civilization/Society Browsing: Literature Browsing: Fiction 1177045 1176922 2024-10-04T10:13:37.591295 2023-10-04T09:17:01.293671 text/html text/html 1177038 1176915 2024-10-04T10:13:38.006297 2023-10-04T09:17:01.599664 text/html text/html 501469 2024-10-04T10:13:51.437262 application/epub+zip 520402 2024-10-04T10:13:40.707296 application/epub+zip 520402 2024-10-04T10:13:39.139320 application/epub+zip 924814 2024-10-04T10:14:00.607221 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 833670 2024-10-04T10:13:50.286252 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 807117 2022-09-05T03:37:54.059570 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 1081205 1081133 2024-10-04T10:13:36.784530 2023-10-04T09:17:00.658626 text/plain; charset=us-ascii text/plain 1054600 2013-05-31T10:17:08 text/plain; charset=iso-8859-1 396999 2013-05-31T10:19:58 text/plain; charset=iso-8859-1 application/zip 20213 2024-10-04T10:14:00.744329 application/rdf+xml 13732 2024-10-04T10:13:39.682286 image/jpeg 3580 2024-10-04T10:13:39.410294 image/jpeg 490631 2024-10-04T10:13:38.114376 application/octet-stream application/zip Archives containing the RDF files for *all* our books can be downloaded at https://www.gutenberg.org/wiki/Gutenberg:Feeds#The_Complete_Project_Gutenberg_Catalog en.wikipedia fr.wikipedia