02086cam a22003253u 4500 15934 UtSlPG 20260610133355.0 m cr n 260607r2005||||utu|||||o|||||||||||||| d 00003834 UtSlPG en iso639-1 PQ Claretie, Jules, 1840-1913 His Excellency the Minister Salt Lake City, UT : Project Gutenberg, 2005 1 online resource : multiple file formats text txt rdacontent computer c rdamedia online resource cr rdacarrier Release date is 2005-05-29 Produced by Audrey Longhurst, Jonathan Niehof and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team. "His Excellency the Minister" by Jules Claretie is a novel written in the late 19th century. The story revolves around Sulpice Vaudrey, an ambitious politician who recently ascended to the position of Minister of the Interior. The narrative explores themes of ambition, the struggles of power, and the complexities of love and politics, set against the vibrant backdrop of Parisian society. The opening of the novel sets the stage for Vaudrey's journey into the world of politics and high society. After a musical performance, Vaudrey attends a gathering in the greenroom of the Opéra, where he is met with curiosity and admiration. As he navigates this new realm, he encounters a mix of characters—politicians, financiers, and ballet dancers—who highlight the intricate relationships and tensions within the world of politics. Through his initial experiences, the story hints at the allure and the underlying emptiness of political glory, foreshadowing the challenges Vaudrey will face in reconciling his ideals with the harsh realities of his role as a minister. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Original publication data not identified Fiction Roberts, Henri https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/15934 57322 57322