Les amours du temps passé by Charles Monselet
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Monselet, Charles, 1825-1888
French
"Les amours du temps passé" by Charles Monselet is a fictional work written in the late 19th century. The story follows the character M. le chevalier de Pimprenelle, who is portrayed as a dandy enamored with fashionable society and the affairs of love, showcasing a humorous exploration of romantic entanglements and social pretensions. The opening o...
illustrating his flamboyant personality through his interactions with his valet, La Brie. As Pimprenelle bemoans the state of his attire from the previous evening, he decides to reinvent himself as a "petit-maître," embodying the whimsical and fashionable man of his time. The dialogue between him and La Brie reveals Pimprenelle's aspirations for grandeur and extravagance, setting the stage for his social interactions and romantic pursuits, including plans to impress the dancer Tonton at the opera, while also hinting at a more complex web of relationships to come. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Paul Allen
4 months agoAt first glance, the character development is subtle yet leaves a lasting impact. One of the best books I've read this year.
George White
3 months agoIf you enjoy this genre, the writing style is poetic but not overly flowery. A solid resource I will return to often.
Karen Rivera
3 months agoBelieve the hype, the formatting of this PDF is flawless and easy to read on any device. It was exactly what I needed right now.
Ethan Baker
3 months agoI didn't expect much, but it serves as a poignant reminder of the human condition. I learned so much from this.
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Joseph Ramirez
4 months agoIn my opinion, the formatting of this PDF is flawless and easy to read on any device. Worth every second of your time.