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Sapho Parisian Manners

Sapho Parisian Manners

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Classic FictionHistorical FictionLiterary Fiction

ISBN10: 1417901292
ISBN13: 9781417901296
Publisher: Kessinger Pub Llc
Published: Apr 1 2005
Pages: 220
Weight: 0.72
Height: 0.50 Width: 6.00 Depth: 9.00
Language: English
Sapho Parisian Manners is a novel written by Alphonse Daudet, originally published in French in 1884. The story takes place in Paris during the late 19th century and follows the life of a young man named Jean Gaussin, who falls in love with a beautiful and sophisticated woman named Fanny Legrand, also known as Sapho. Fanny is a successful and wealthy courtesan who is well-known in Parisian high society for her beauty and charm. Despite warnings from his friends and family, Jean becomes obsessed with Sapho and begins a tumultuous affair with her. As their relationship deepens, Jean begins to realize the true nature of Sapho's lifestyle and the sacrifices she has made to maintain her position in society. The novel explores themes of love, passion, and the corrupting influence of wealth and power. Through vivid descriptions of Parisian high society and the characters that inhabit it, Daudet paints a portrait of a world that is both alluring and destructive. Sapho Parisian Manners is a classic work of French literature that continues to captivate readers with its timeless themes and vivid characters.1910. Daudet made his mark with gentle naturalistic stories and novels that portrayed French life both in the provinces and in Paris. Classic tale of a sensual young French woman.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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