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The Englishman's Fortnight In Paris: Or The Art Of Ruining Himself There In A Few Days (1777)

The Englishman's Fortnight In Paris: Or The Art Of Ruining Himself There In A Few Days (1777)

Rutledge, Jean Jacques

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ISBN10: 116617364X
ISBN13: 9781166173647
Publisher: Kessinger Pub Llc
Published: Sep 10 2010
Pages: 236
Weight: 0.71
Height: 0.50 Width: 6.00 Depth: 9.00
Language: English
The Englishman's Fortnight In Paris: Or The Art Of Ruining Himself There In A Few Days is a satirical novel written by Jean Jacques Rutledge and published in 1777. The book is a humorous account of an Englishman's two-week visit to Paris, during which he indulges in all the pleasures the city has to offer, including gambling, drinking, and romance.The protagonist, Mr. Carlton, is a wealthy Englishman who travels to Paris with the intention of experiencing all the city has to offer. He quickly becomes enamored with the Parisian lifestyle and spends his days and nights indulging in the city's many pleasures. However, his excessive spending and frivolous behavior soon lead to his financial ruin.The novel is written in a witty and satirical style, poking fun at both the English and French cultures of the time. It also offers a commentary on the dangers of indulgence and the consequences of living beyond one's means.Overall, The Englishman's Fortnight In Paris is a humorous and entertaining novel that provides a unique insight into the cultural and social norms of 18th-century Paris.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.

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