Propos de ville et propos de théâtre by Henri Murger
"Propos de ville et propos de théâtre" by Henri Murger is a collection of satirical essays written in the late 19th century. The work explores the social dynamics of Parisian life, particularly among the artistic and theatrical communities, poking fun at both the characters and the situations they find themselves in. The narrative is likely populated with vivid figures from contemporary society, featuring dialogues and anecdotes that sketch a humorous picture ofurban existence. The opening of the collection introduces a vibrant scene at a Christmas Eve dinner in a prestigious establishment, the Maison-d'Or. It sets the stage for a gathering of notable individuals, including a marquis and a group of elegantly dressed ladies, many of whom are connected to the theater. The marquis's humorous reflections on his previous financial ruin and his interactions with the women create an intriguing proposition about love and society's expectations. Ultimately, this section hints at the lively exchanges and comedic critiques that will unfold throughout the essays, establishing a tone that balances nostalgia with sharp wit. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Author | Murger, Henri, 1822-1861 |
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| Title | Propos de ville et propos de théâtre |
| Note | Reading ease score: 69.0 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read. |
| Contents | Propos de ville et de théatre -- Silhouettes littéraires -- Notes de voyage -- Causeries dramatiques. |
| Credits | Produced by Chuck Greif and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at DP Europe (http://dp.rastko.net) |
| Language | French |
| LoC Class | PQ: Language and Literatures: Romance literatures: French, Italian, Spanish, Portuguese |
| Subject | French literature -- 19th century |
| Category | Text |
| EBook-No. | 21966 |
| Release Date | Jun 29, 2007 |
| Copyright Status | Public domain in the USA. |
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