L' Renard, Jules 1864-1910 creator text utu 2006 monographic fr 1 online resource : multiple file formats "L'écornifleur" by Jules Renard is a novel written in the late 19th century. The story revolves around the character Henri, a somewhat disillusioned and introspective observer who interacts with the bourgeois couple, Monsieur and Madame Vernet. The narrative explores themes of social class, artistic ambition, and the complexities of relationships as Henri navigates his self-identity and aspirations in a world filled with both charm and absurdity. At the start of the book, we are introduced to Monsieur Vernet, a man in his forties whose appearance and demeanor create an impression of awkwardness, with a wife who seems to accommodate him in his self-neglect. Their dynamic reveals underlying tensions and the ennui of bourgeois life. The opening chapters depict Henri's first encounters with Monsieur and Madame Vernet, showcasing his attempts to connect with them while simultaneously holding a sense of detachment. He grapples with the absurdity of social interactions and the disheartening realities of his poet's life, contrasting his aspirations against the trivial comforts of the Vernets’ daily routines. As he mingles among them, the reader can already sense the brewing complexity in his alignment with their lives and his artistic ambitions. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Release date is 2006-12-27 Produced by Pierre Lacaze, Suzanne Lybarger, Chuck Greif and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at https://www.pgdp.net (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 French fiction -- 19th century PQ Original publication data not identified https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/20199 https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/20199 UtSlPG 260607 20260610133452.0 20199