02422cam a22003373u 450000100060000000300070000600500170001300600020003000700050003200800410003704000110007804100170008905000070010610000300011324500460014326400510018930000470024033600260028733700260031333800360033950000310037550501690040650800550057552012620063053400450189265300240193765300390196165300240200085600430202499900170206718537UtSlPG20260610133431.0mcr n260607r2006||||utu|||||o|||||||||||||| d  aUtSlPG 7afr2iso639-1 4aPQ1 aMurger, Henri,d1822-186110aScènes de la vie de jeunesse: Nouvelles 1aSalt Lake City, UT :bProject Gutenberg,c2006  a1 online resource :bmultiple file formats  atextbtxt2rdacontent  acomputerbc2rdamedia  aonline resourcebcr2rdacarrier  aRelease date is 2006-06-080 aLe souper des funérailles -- La maîtresse aux mains rouges -- Le bonhomme Jadis -- Les amours d'Olivier -- Un poète de gouttières -- Le manchon de Francine.  aProduced by Chuck Greif and www.ebooksgratuits.com  a"Scènes de la vie de jeunesse: Nouvelles" by Henri Murger is a collection of short stories written in the mid-19th century. The book explores the lives of young artists and bohemians in Paris, showcasing their friendships, romances, and struggles in a vibrant yet harsh social environment. Central characters such as Ulric de Rouvres venture through their youthful escapades, highlighting themes of love, melancholy, and the pursuit of a fulfilling life against a backdrop of societal constraints.  The opening of the work introduces readers to a lively gathering at Café de Foy, where a group of wealthy young men and attractive women are engaged in a mix of revelry and dark humor over a mysterious death. One character, Tristan, prepares to recount the tale of Ulric de Rouvres, who attempted to end his life due to despair despite having wealth and charm. The setting swiftly shifts from a carefree dinner to the profound tales of lost love and misfortune, hinting at Ulric's troubled past and the depth of his character. As the narrative unfolds, it sets the stage for a poignant exploration of youthful dreams and the harsh realities faced by those striving to navigate love and societal expectations. (This is an automatically generated summary.)  nOriginal publication data not identified  aEquality -- Fiction  aWorking class -- France -- Fiction  aCynicism -- Fiction40uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/18537  c59923d59923