02076cam a22003013u 45000010005000000030007000050050017000120060002000290070005000310080041000360400011000770410017000880500007001051000030001122450028001422640051001703000047002213360026002683370026002943380036003205000031003565080044003875201191004315340045016226530048016678560042017159990017017573963UtSlPG20260610133119.0mcr n260607r2003||||utu|||||o|||||||||||||| d  aUtSlPG 7aen2iso639-1 4aPQ1 aBourget, Paul,d1852-193510aCosmopolis — Volume 1 1aSalt Lake City, UT :bProject Gutenberg,c2003  a1 online resource :bmultiple file formats  atextbtxt2rdacontent  acomputerbc2rdamedia  aonline resourcebcr2rdacarrier  aRelease date is 2003-04-01  aThis etext was produced by David Widger  a"Cosmopolis — Volume 1" by Paul Bourget is a novel written in the late 19th century, a time marked by a burgeoning interest in exploring modernity and the complexities of urban life. The narrative delves into the lives of cosmopolitan characters, intertwining themes of love, identity, and societal intricacies as they navigate a world shaped by diverse cultures and historical legacies.  The opening of "Cosmopolis" introduces us to a curious scene in a dusty old bookshop in Rome, where we meet the eccentric bookseller Ribalta and the noble Marquis de Montfanon. Their interaction sparks discussions around literature, history, and the nature of society as Montfanon expresses disdain for the modern cosmopolitan way of life represented by figures like Baron Hafner and his daughter Fanny. Through their dialogue, we are introduced to a vibrant cast of characters that symbolize the tensions between tradition and modernity, particularly in relation to love and social status. As Montfanon grapples with his own prejudices and complex feelings towards Fanny, the stage is set for the unfolding drama that explores these themes further. (This is an automatically generated summary.)  nOriginal publication data not identified  aFrench fiction -- Translations into English40uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/3963  c46009d46009