Calixte; ou, l'introduction à la vie lyonnaise
Dufourt, Jean, 1887-1953
Calixte; ou, l'introduction à la vie lyonnaise - 1 online resource : multiple file formats
Release date is 2024-12-09
Laurent Vogel and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at https://www.pgdp.net (This book was produced from scanned images of public domain material from the Google Books project.) Laurent Vogel and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at https://www.pgdp.net (This book was produced from scanned images of public domain material from the Google Books project.)
"Calixte; ou, l'introduction à la vie lyonnaise" by Jean Dufourt is a novel written in the early 20th century. This work offers an insightful examination of the social customs and complexities of life in Lyon through the eyes of a Parisian newcomer. The primary character, Philippe Lavrignais, navigates his transition from the fast-paced life of Paris to the subtler, more intricate social fabric of Lyon, particularly through his interactions with his friend Calixte. The opening of the novel introduces readers to Philippe's arrival in Lyon, where he is greeted by his old friend Calixte, who provides a glimpse into the city's social atmosphere. As Philippe begins to explore Lyon, he experiences both confusion and fascination, witnessing the stark contrasts between the city's seemingly mundane exterior and its rich, layered social life. He quickly realizes that understanding Lyon's society requires navigating its intricate hierarchies, manners, and unspoken rules, often leaving him bewildered. The narrative sets up a contrast between Philippe’s initial perceptions and the actual complexities of Lyonnaise life, setting the stage for further exploration of themes like social acceptability and moral standards in the chapters that follow. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
26014414
Lyon (France) -- Social life and customs -- Fiction
PQ
Calixte; ou, l'introduction à la vie lyonnaise - 1 online resource : multiple file formats
Release date is 2024-12-09
Laurent Vogel and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at https://www.pgdp.net (This book was produced from scanned images of public domain material from the Google Books project.) Laurent Vogel and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at https://www.pgdp.net (This book was produced from scanned images of public domain material from the Google Books project.)
"Calixte; ou, l'introduction à la vie lyonnaise" by Jean Dufourt is a novel written in the early 20th century. This work offers an insightful examination of the social customs and complexities of life in Lyon through the eyes of a Parisian newcomer. The primary character, Philippe Lavrignais, navigates his transition from the fast-paced life of Paris to the subtler, more intricate social fabric of Lyon, particularly through his interactions with his friend Calixte. The opening of the novel introduces readers to Philippe's arrival in Lyon, where he is greeted by his old friend Calixte, who provides a glimpse into the city's social atmosphere. As Philippe begins to explore Lyon, he experiences both confusion and fascination, witnessing the stark contrasts between the city's seemingly mundane exterior and its rich, layered social life. He quickly realizes that understanding Lyon's society requires navigating its intricate hierarchies, manners, and unspoken rules, often leaving him bewildered. The narrative sets up a contrast between Philippe’s initial perceptions and the actual complexities of Lyonnaise life, setting the stage for further exploration of themes like social acceptability and moral standards in the chapters that follow. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
26014414
Lyon (France) -- Social life and customs -- Fiction
PQ