Le salon de Madame Truphot: moeurs littéraires by Fernand Kolney

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Author Kolney, Fernand, 1868-
Title Le salon de Madame Truphot: moeurs littéraires
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Summary "Le Salon de Madame Truphot: moeurs littéraires" by Fernand Kolney is a novel written in the late 19th century. The story unveils the intricate social dynamics within a bourgeois literary salon, centered around the titular character, Madame Truphot, who seeks to maintain her influence over artists and intellectuals despite her advancing age and fading prominence. The narrative explores themes of ambition, social status, and the quest for artistic recognition amidst the absurdities of literary life. The opening of the novel introduces Médéric Boutorgne, a struggling writer who frequents the café Napolitain, a hub for various writers and journalists. His character is portrayed as an eager but unsuccessful participant in the literary world, haunted by his inability to achieve any substantial recognition. The narrative sets the tone for a satirical examination of the literary society of Paris, revealing the myriad eccentricities and follies of its characters, including the flamboyant Madame Truphot and her unsatisfied quest for relevance. As Boutorgne prepares to attend one of her salons, the reader is immersed in a world rife with ambition, longing, and comedic misadventures that define the era's cultural landscape. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Language French
LoC Class PQ: Language and Literatures: Romance literatures: French, Italian, Spanish, Portuguese
Subject French fiction -- 20th century
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EBook-No. 51876
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Copyright Status Public domain in the USA.
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