Le nez d'un notaire by Edmond About

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Author About, Edmond, 1828-1885
Title Le nez d'un notaire
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Summary "Le Nez d'un Notaire" by Edmond About is a comedic novel written in the late 19th century. The story revolves around Maître Alfred L'Ambert, a successful notary in France who experiences a not-so-pleasant incident that leads to a dramatic alteration of his facial appearance. The narrative explores themes of identity, societal norms, and the pursuit of status through the lens of L'Ambert's misadventures, blending humor with social commentary. At the start of the story, we are introduced to Maître Alfred L'Ambert, described as the epitome of elegance and success as a notary, with a strikingly aquiline nose that he takes great pride in. However, his life takes an unexpected turn when he accidentally injures a client, Ayvaz-Bey, during a chance encounter, leading to a duel challenge. The ensuing chaos involves a comical pursuit of L'Ambert's severed nose after it is lost in a scuffle with a cat. The opening sets the stage for a series of humorous events that reflect L'Ambert's vanity, arrogance, and the absurdity of social conventions in his world. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Language French
LoC Class PQ: Language and Literatures: Romance literatures: French, Italian, Spanish, Portuguese
Subject French fiction -- 19th century
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Copyright Status Public domain in the USA.
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