02459cam a22003253u 4500 74863 UtSlPG 20260610134731.0 m cr n 260607r20241926utu|||||o|||||||||||||| d 26014414 UtSlPG fr iso639-1 PQ Dufourt, Jean, 1887-1953 Calixte; ou, l'introduction à la vie lyonnaise 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 2024-12-09 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.) "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.) Originally published: Paris: Plon, 1926 Lyon (France) -- Social life and customs -- Fiction https://books.google.com/books?id=FB9UAAAAYAAJ https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/74863 115588 115588