02268cam a22003373u 4500 11928 UtSlPG 20260610133302.0 m cr n 260607r2004||||utu|||||o|||||||||||||| d UtSlPG fr iso639-1 PQ Houssaye, Arsène, 1815-1896 Les douze nouvelles nouvelles Salt Lake City, UT : Project Gutenberg, 2004 1 online resource : multiple file formats text txt rdacontent computer c rdamedia online resource cr rdacarrier Release date is 2004-04-01 Produced by Carlo Traverso, Renald Levesque and PG Distributed Proofreaders. This file was produced from images generously made available by the Bibliothèque nationale de France (BnF/Gallica) at http://gallica.bnf.fr. "Les douze nouvelles nouvelles" by Arsène Houssaye is a collection of short stories likely written during the late 19th century. The stories delve into themes of romance, societal norms, and individual identity, showcasing various characters navigating the complexities of love and ambition in a vibrant Parisian setting. The beginning of the book introduces the story of Mademoiselle Salomé and M. Arthur Dupont, who share a whirlwind of emotions while dancing at a soirée. As they waltz, their interaction hints at social class discrepancies, with Salomé initially dismissive of Dupont due to his mundane name and perceived lack of status. The story evolves as Dupont makes a desperate attempt to win her affection by acquiring wealth and status through owning horses, only to face tragic consequences in his pursuit of love and approval. This opening sets the tone for a collection that deftly blends romance with the tragic realities of ambition, reflecting on the price of societal acceptance. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Original publication data not identified Young women -- Fiction Young men -- Fiction Nobility -- Fiction Paris (France) -- Social life and customs -- 19th century -- Fiction https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/11928 53348 53348