02470cam a22003613u 4500 75357 UtSlPG 20260610134738.0 m cr n 260607r20251924utu|||||o|||||||||||||| d UtSlPG fr iso639-1 PQ Mille, Pierre, 1864-1941 L'illustre Partonneau Salt Lake City, UT : Project Gutenberg, 2025 1 online resource : multiple file formats text txt rdacontent computer c rdamedia online resource cr rdacarrier Release date is 2025-02-12 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.) "L'illustre Partonneau" by Pierre Mille is a novel written in the early 20th century. The book revolves around the life of Partonneau, a character who has returned to Paris after a colorful career spent in various colonial capacities, notably in Madagascar. It explores his peculiar outlook on life and relationships, particularly with women, as well as the contrasts between his experiences abroad and contemporary Parisian society. The opening of the novel introduces Partonneau as he returns from Madagascar and settles back into his modest Parisian life. He is depicted as a man of intriguing simplicity, dismissing his former high-ranking status with an air of nonchalance. The narrative hints at his past adventures while showcasing his current pursuits, particularly his relationships with women, notably Émilienne, whom he claims to enjoy but whose presence in his life seems superficial at best. His interactions suggest a blend of humor and critique of societal norms, as Partonneau navigates life with an outlook shaped by his unique experiences and practical philosophies. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Originally published: Paris: Albin Michel, 1924 French fiction -- 20th century France -- Colonies -- Africa -- Fiction Africa, West -- Colonization -- History -- Fiction Caricature in literature Imperialism -- Social aspects -- France -- Colonies -- Fiction https://books.google.com/books?id=kWSAcMOw43sC https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/75357 116082 116082