02167cam a22003253u 4500 73884 UtSlPG 20260610134717.0 m cr n 260607r20241928utu|||||o|||||||||||||| d UtSlPG fr iso639-1 PQ Bernard, Tristan, 1866-1947 Décadence et grandeur Salt Lake City, UT : Project Gutenberg, 2024 1 online resource : multiple file formats text txt rdacontent computer c rdamedia online resource cr rdacarrier Release date is 2024-06-21 Laurent Vogel (This book was produced from scanned images of public domain material from the Google Books project.) "Décadence et grandeur" by Tristan Bernard is a whimsical novel likely written during the early 20th century. The book follows Horace Planchet, an ordinary bank employee whose life takes an unexpected turn as he engages in absurd escapades involving snail races and gambling at a casino. The narrative serves as a light-hearted exploration of ambition, misfortune, and the comedic aspects of daily life. The story unfolds as Planchet, seeking an escape from his monotonous existence, becomes obsessed with racing snails and formulating a gambling system for the game of boule. After a series of humorous misadventures, including being mistaken for a criminal and ultimately coming into a fortune due to familial ties, he grapples with the absurdity of his situation. The introduction of romantic interest, Catherine, adds another layer to the plot as they navigate their newfound circumstances together. Throughout the narrative, Bernard intertwines humor with poignant observations about society, ambition, and the unpredictable nature of fate. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Originally published: Paris: Éditions des portiques, 1928 Humorous stories French fiction -- 20th century https://books.google.com/books?id=v9nvAAAAMAAJ https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/73884 114609 114609