02293cam a22003013u 4500 63137 UtSlPG 20260610134444.0 m cr n 260607r2020||||utu|||||o|||||||||||||| d UtSlPG fr iso639-1 PQ Montesquiou-Fézensac, Robert, comte de, 1855-1921 La trépidation Salt Lake City, UT : Project Gutenberg, 2020 1 online resource : multiple file formats text txt rdacontent computer c rdamedia online resource cr rdacarrier Release date is 2020-09-06 Produced by Clarity and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at https://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive/Canadian Libraries) "La Trépidation" by comte de Robert Montesquiou-Fézensac is a collection of social scenes written in the early 20th century. This work delves into the nuances of high society, exploring its characters and the intricacies of their interactions, often laced with satire and keen observations on contemporary issues. The narrative seems to focus on societal commentary through various anecdotes, featuring the intrigues and eccentricities of the Parisian elite. The opening of "La Trépidation" establishes a reflective tone, where the author introduces the theme of societal decay and evolution. As the narrative unfolds, we meet three main anecdotes: a bride's distress during a wedding ceremony, a glamorous party arranged by an outsider seeking elegance among the elite, and a commentary on the ephemeral and often superficial nature of high society. The author speaks as an observer, contemplating the shifting values and behaviors claimed as norms by the affluent, hinting at a broader commentary on the disillusionment of the era in which he writes. Throughout this introduction, there’s a palpable yearning for the past, accompanied by a sharp, almost cynical embrace of the present. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Original publication data not identified French fiction -- 20th century https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/63137 103961 103961