Les Houssaye, Arsène 1815-1896 creator text utu 2004 monographic fr 1 online resource : multiple file formats "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.) 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. Original publication data not identified Young women -- Fiction Young men -- Fiction Nobility -- Fiction Paris (France) -- Social life and customs -- 19th century -- Fiction PQ Original publication data not identified https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/11928 https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/11928 UtSlPG 260607 20260610133302.0 11928