Those Good Normans (1896)

By 1849-1932 Gyp, Marie Jussen, Gyp

Book Overview

Those Good Normans is a novel written by the French author Gyp, originally published in 1896. The story is set in the French region of Normandy and follows the lives of two families: the aristocratic de Ravenels and the middle-class Le Quesnoys. The novel explores the social and cultural differences between the two families, as well as the relationships and conflicts that arise between them.The de Ravenels are portrayed as wealthy and privileged, with a long history of aristocratic lineage. They are proud of their heritage and look down upon the Le Quesnoys, who are seen as nouveau-riche and lacking in refinement. However, the Le Quesnoys are hardworking and ambitious, and they are determined to succeed in their own way.The novel also explores themes of love and marriage, as several characters find themselves caught up in romantic entanglements. The de Ravenel daughter, Blanche, falls in love with a young artist, while the Le Quesnoy son, Georges, is torn between his love for a wealthy heiress and his loyalty to his family.Throughout the book, Gyp uses humor and satire to poke fun at the social conventions and prejudices of the time. She also offers a nuanced portrayal of the complex relationships between different classes in French society.Overall, Those Good Normans is a witty and insightful novel that offers a fascinating glimpse into French society at the turn of the 20th century.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: 1165153572
• ISBN13: 9781165153572
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 286 Pages
• Weight: 0.85 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.6" x 6.0" x 9.0"