A Parisian Romance: Un Roman Parisien (1883)

By Octave Feuillet

Book Overview

A Parisian Romance, also known as Un Roman Parisien, is a novel written by Octave Feuillet and first published in 1883. The story is set in Paris and follows the lives of two main characters, a wealthy young woman named Louise de Chaulieu and a struggling artist named Raoul de Vandenesse.Louise is engaged to a wealthy and respectable man, but she becomes fascinated with Raoul after seeing his paintings at an art exhibition. Despite the disapproval of her family and friends, Louise begins a secret affair with Raoul. However, their relationship is complicated by the fact that Raoul is also in love with another woman, a singer named Florine.As the story unfolds, the characters navigate the complexities of love, passion, and societal expectations. The novel explores themes such as class differences, the role of women in society, and the conflict between duty and desire.Feuillet's writing style is characterized by his attention to detail and his ability to capture the nuances of human emotion. A Parisian Romance is considered one of his most popular works, and it has been translated into multiple languages.Overall, A Parisian Romance is a captivating tale of love and scandal set against the backdrop of 19th-century Parisian society.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: 1168075327
• ISBN13: 9781168075321
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 210 Pages
• Weight: 0.63 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.4" x 6.0" x 9.0"