02280cam a22003133u 450000100060000000300070000600500170001300600020003000700050003200800410003704000110007804100170008905000070010610000300011324000330014324500180017626400510019430000470024533600260029233700260031833800360034450000310038050800260041152013740043753400450181165300480185685600430190499900190194766517UtSlPG20260610134532.0mcr n260607r2021||||utu|||||o|||||||||||||| d  aUtSlPG 7aen2iso639-1 4aPQ1 aBourget, Paul,d1852-193514aUne idylle tragique. English12aA Tragic Idyl 1aSalt Lake City, UT :bProject Gutenberg,c2021  a1 online resource :bmultiple file formats  atextbtxt2rdacontent  acomputerbc2rdamedia  aonline resourcebcr2rdacarrier  aRelease date is 2021-10-11  aLaura Natal Rodrigues  a"A Tragic Idyl" by Paul Bourget is a novel written in the late 19th century. The book opens at the Casino of Monte Carlo during a bustling night, setting the stage for a rich tapestry of characters intertwined in a world of luxury, gambling, and social intrigue. Central to the story are a group of three individuals, including the Viscount de Corancez, who is orchestrating a secret marriage with the wealthy widow, Marquise Andryana Bonnacorsi, while a young man, Pierre Hautefeuille, is caught in a web of love and longing for another woman.  The opening of "A Tragic Idyl" introduces readers to the chaotic and extravagant atmosphere of Monte Carlo's gaming houses, bustling with various characters from all walks of life, showcasing the contrasts of wealth and despair. The narrative cleverly weaves the plans for a clandestine marriage between Corancez and the Marquise amidst the bustling crowd, revealing the depth of their emotional stakes as well as Hautefeuille's hidden affection for the enchanting Baroness Ely de Carlsberg who remains oblivious to the turmoil her beauty inspires in him. As the story unfolds, the intricate dynamics and conflicts among these characters hint at the tragic idyls that will develop, juxtaposing their desires against the backdrop of societal expectations and personal ambitions. (This is an automatically generated summary.)  nOriginal publication data not identified  aFrench fiction -- Translations into English40uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/66517  c107339d107339