02292cam a22003253u 45000010005000000030007000050050017000120060002000290070005000310080041000360400011000770410017000880500007001051000034001122450025001462640051001713000047002223360026002693370026002953380036003215000031003575080138003885201228005265340045017546530035017996530049018346530024018838560042019079990017019495756UtSlPG20260610133143.0mcr n260607r2004||||utu|||||o|||||||||||||| d  aUtSlPG 7aen2iso639-1 4aPS1 aTarkington, Booth,d1869-194614aThe Guest of Quesnay 1aSalt Lake City, UT :bProject Gutenberg,c2004  a1 online resource :bmultiple file formats  atextbtxt2rdacontent  acomputerbc2rdamedia  aonline resourcebcr2rdacarrier  aRelease date is 2004-05-01  aEtext produced by Juliet Sutherland, Charles Franks and the
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HTML file produced by David Widger  a"The Guest of Quesnay" by Booth Tarkington is a novel written during the early 20th century. The story is set in Paris and centers around George Ward, a portrait painter, as he navigates the vibrant and sometimes seedy life of the boulevards. The narrative begins with Ward observing the various characters that populate the Parisian streets, including the notable figure Larrabee Harman, whose scandalous life has led to a severe decline in his fortune and reputation.   At the start of the book, the reader is introduced to the lively atmosphere of Paris, filled with diverse characters including wealthy patrons and struggling artists. Ward, who has become a successful painter, finds himself drawn into the narrative through his recognition of Harman, a former acquaintance who has succumbed to a life of debauchery. As the plot unfolds, Ward's world is intertwined with that of Harman and the enigmatic dancer Mariana, reflecting themes of fame, downfall, and the complexities of human relationships against the backdrop of Parisian life. The opening scenes establish a rich visual tapestry, drawing readers into a world full of color, intrigue, and the pulse of the city. (This is an automatically generated summary.)  nOriginal publication data not identified  aAmericans -- France -- Fiction  aFrance -- Social life and customs -- Fiction  aPainters -- Fiction40uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/5756  c47782d47782