Paris en América by Édouard Laboulaye

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Author Laboulaye, Édouard, 1811-1883
Translator Mansilla, Lucio V., 1831-1913
Translator Sarmiento, Domingo Faustino, 1811-1888
Title Paris en América
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Summary "Paris en América" by Édouard Laboulaye is a satirical novel written in the mid-19th century. The narrative follows Daniel Lefebvre, a Parisian doctor and spiritist, as he is unwittingly transported from France to America by the eccentric medium Mr. Jonatás Dream. The book humorously explores themes of cultural contrasts between Parisian and American life, touching upon politics, society, and the quest for personal identity in a new land. At the start of the novel, Lefebvre receives an invitation to a spiritism session hosted by Jonatás Dream. Intrigued yet skeptical, he describes the gathering filled with eager spiritists and their attempts to communicate with famous figures from the past. Dream's overconfidence leads him to challenge Lefebvre, claiming he can transport him—and even Paris itself—to America. After accepting a mysterious pill offered by Dream, Lefebvre finds himself waking in a transformed home in America, where he encounters both the familiar comforts of domestic life and striking variations in culture and social norms. This whimsical beginning sets the stage for Lefebvre’s comical and enlightening exploration of American society. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Language Spanish
LoC Class E151: History: America: United States
Subject United States -- Description and travel
Subject United States -- Social life and customs -- 1783-1865
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EBook-No. 54386
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Copyright Status Public domain in the USA.
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