02393cam a22003373u 4500 65887 UtSlPG 20260610134524.0 m cr n 260607r2021||||utu|||||o|||||||||||||| d 11010513 UtSlPG en iso639-1 PQ Bourget, Paul, 1852-1935 Mensonges. English A Living Lie Salt Lake City, UT : Project Gutenberg, 2021 1 online resource : multiple file formats text txt rdacontent computer c rdamedia online resource cr rdacarrier Release date is 2021-07-21 Dagny and Laura Natal Rodrigues at Free Literature (Images generously made available by Hathi Trust Digital Library.) "A Living Lie" by Paul Bourget is a novel written in the late 19th century. The story delves into the complexities of Parisian society, exploring themes of ambition, self-deception, and the intricate dynamics of human relationships. Central to the narrative are two writers: Claude Larcher, who navigates the world of high society with a mix of cynicism and introspection, and René Vincy, a young poet on the cusp of success seeking acceptance and validation in a glamorous yet superficial world. The beginning of the novel introduces Claude Larcher, a seasoned writer reflecting on his past and present as he journeys through a quaint corner of Paris to attend a soirée hosted by the fashionable Comtesse Komof. He is on his way to fetch René Vincy, his young colleague who has just achieved sudden fame with his play "Sigisbée." As Claude arrives at René's modest home, the narrative reveals the tension between their contrasting lives; Claude, a man deeply entrenched in society's frivolities, grapples with feelings of emptiness, while René's naiveté exposes him to the alluring dangers of their literary ambitions. The opening sets the stage for a poignant exploration of the interplay between artistic aspirations and societal expectations. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Original publication data not identified French fiction -- Translations into English De Villiers, J. A. J. (John Abraham Jacob), 1863-1931 https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/65887 106709 106709