Le Gentleman: An Idyll Of The Quarter (1911)

By Ethel Sidgwick

Book Overview

Le Gentleman: An Idyll Of The Quarter is a novel written by Ethel Sidgwick and published in 1911. The story is set in the bohemian quarter of Paris and follows the life of a young British artist named Peter Graham. Peter is a talented painter who is struggling to make a name for himself in the competitive art world of Paris. He lives a carefree and somewhat reckless lifestyle, spending his days painting and his nights drinking and socializing with his fellow artists and writers.One day, Peter meets a beautiful and mysterious woman named Jacqueline. She is the wife of a wealthy Frenchman and is living a life of luxury and privilege. Despite their different backgrounds and social statuses, Peter and Jacqueline are drawn to each other and begin a passionate love affair.As their relationship deepens, Peter begins to question his own values and beliefs. He starts to realize that his carefree lifestyle may not be as fulfilling as he once thought and that he wants something more meaningful out of life. However, his love for Jacqueline and his desire to be with her conflicts with his own sense of morality and ethics.Le Gentleman: An Idyll Of The Quarter is a beautifully written and poignant novel that explores themes of love, morality, and the pursuit of happiness. It is a timeless story that is still relevant today and is sure to resonate with readers of all ages.This Book Is In English.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1120473063
• ISBN13: 9781120473066
• Release Date: November 2009
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 294 Pages
• Weight: 0.87 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.6" x 6.0" x 9.0"